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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.46, 3,891.10 and 2,206.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.46, 3,891.10 and 2,206.40 is: 3,310.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.46 : 3,891.10 = 2,206.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.46/3,891.10 = 2,206.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.46x = 3,891.10 × 2,206.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.46x = 8,585,323.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,585,323.04/2,593.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.37

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