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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.16, 3,887.06 and 1,205.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.16, 3,887.06 and 1,205.37 is: 1,806.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.16 : 3,887.06 = 1,205.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.16/3,887.06 = 1,205.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.16x = 3,887.06 × 1,205.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.16x = 4,685,345.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,685,345.51/2,593.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.81

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