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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.24, 3,886.60 and 2,043.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.24, 3,886.60 and 2,043.26 is: 3,062.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.24 : 3,886.60 = 2,043.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.24/3,886.60 = 2,043.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.24x = 3,886.60 × 2,043.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.24x = 7,941,334.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,941,334.32/2,593.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.32

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