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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.28, 3,887.70 and 1,131.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.28, 3,887.70 and 1,131.35 is: 1,696.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.28 : 3,887.70 = 1,131.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.28/3,887.70 = 1,131.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.28x = 3,887.70 × 1,131.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.28x = 4,398,329.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,398,329.96/2,593.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.05

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