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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.38, 3,889.40 and 949.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.38, 3,889.40 and 949.88 is: 1,424.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.38 : 3,889.40 = 949.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.38/3,889.40 = 949.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.38x = 3,889.40 × 949.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.38x = 3,694,463.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,694,463.27/2,593.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.57

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