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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.28, 3,886.14 and 1,292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.28, 3,886.14 and 1,292.96 is: 1,937.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.28 : 3,886.14 = 1,292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.28/3,886.14 = 1,292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.28x = 3,886.14 × 1,292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.28x = 5,024,623.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,024,623.57/2,593.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.56

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