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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.44, 3,894.26 and 2,499.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.44, 3,894.26 and 2,499.18 is: 3,752.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.44 : 3,894.26 = 2,499.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.44/3,894.26 = 2,499.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.44x = 3,894.26 × 2,499.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.44x = 9,732,456.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,732,456.71/2,593.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.72

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