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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.42, 3,887.97 and 1,206.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.42, 3,887.97 and 1,206.02 is: 1,808.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.42 : 3,887.97 = 1,206.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.42/3,887.97 = 1,206.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.42x = 3,887.97 × 1,206.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.42x = 4,688,974.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,688,974.78/2,593.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.03

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