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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.14, 3,890.61 and 949.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.14, 3,890.61 and 949.85 is: 1,425.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.14 : 3,890.61 = 949.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.14/3,890.61 = 949.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.14x = 3,890.61 × 949.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.14x = 3,695,495.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,695,495.91/2,593.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.10

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