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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.12, 3,889.44 and 1,054

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.12, 3,889.44 and 1,054 is: 1,580.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.12 : 3,889.44 = 1,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.12/3,889.44 = 1,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.12x = 3,889.44 × 1,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.12x = 4,099,469.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,099,469.76/2,593.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.90

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