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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.23, 3,890.41 and 838.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.23, 3,890.41 and 838.35 is: 1,257.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.23 : 3,890.41 = 838.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.23/3,890.41 = 838.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.23x = 3,890.41 × 838.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.23x = 3,261,501.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261,501.58/2,593.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.70

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