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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.40, 3,890.50 and 2,266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.40, 3,890.50 and 2,266.16 is: 3,399.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.40 : 3,890.50 = 2,266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.40/3,890.50 = 2,266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.40x = 3,890.50 × 2,266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.40x = 8,816,470.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,816,470.36/2,593.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.59

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