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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.22, 3,888.27 and 1,033.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.22, 3,888.27 and 1,033.47 is: 1,549.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.22 : 3,888.27 = 1,033.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.22/3,888.27 = 1,033.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.22x = 3,888.27 × 1,033.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.22x = 4,018,388.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,388.37/2,593.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.57

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