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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.04, 3,888.86 and 1,131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.04, 3,888.86 and 1,131.86 is: 1,697.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.04 : 3,888.86 = 1,131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.04/3,888.86 = 1,131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.04x = 3,888.86 × 1,131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.04x = 4,401,645.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,645.08/2,593.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.48

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