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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.32, 3,889.85 and 838.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.32, 3,889.85 and 838.41 is: 1,257.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.32 : 3,889.85 = 838.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.32/3,889.85 = 838.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.32x = 3,889.85 × 838.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.32x = 3,261,284.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261,284.95/2,593.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.57

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