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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.40, 3,888.96 and 949.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.40, 3,888.96 and 949.52 is: 1,423.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.40 : 3,888.96 = 949.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.40/3,888.96 = 949.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.40x = 3,888.96 × 949.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.40x = 3,692,645.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,692,645.30/2,593.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.86

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