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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.29, 3,889.94 and 645.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.29, 3,889.94 and 645.49 is: 968.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.29 : 3,889.94 = 645.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.29/3,889.94 = 645.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.29x = 3,889.94 × 645.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.29x = 2,510,917.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,917.37/2,593.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.24

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