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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.44, 3,884.99 and 1,204.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.44, 3,884.99 and 1,204.89 is: 1,804.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.44 : 3,884.99 = 1,204.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.44/3,884.99 = 1,204.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.44x = 3,884.99 × 1,204.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.44x = 4,680,979.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,680,979.58/2,593.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.93

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