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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.05, 3,890 and 951.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.05, 3,890 and 951.90 is: 1,428.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.05 : 3,890 = 951.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.05/3,890 = 951.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.05x = 3,890 × 951.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.05x = 3,702,891
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702,891/2,593.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.01

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