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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.12, 3,890.26 and 744.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.12, 3,890.26 and 744.10 is: 1,116.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.12 : 3,890.26 = 744.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.12/3,890.26 = 744.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.12x = 3,890.26 × 744.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.12x = 2,894,723.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,894,723.01/2,593.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.31

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