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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.37, 3,891.20 and 950.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.37, 3,891.20 and 950.16 is: 1,425.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.37 : 3,891.20 = 950.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.37/3,891.20 = 950.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.37x = 3,891.20 × 950.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.37x = 3,697,257.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,697,257.84/2,593.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.66

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