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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.50, 3,890.04 and 1,033.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.50, 3,890.04 and 1,033.44 is: 1,550.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.50 : 3,890.04 = 1,033.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.50/3,890.04 = 1,033.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.50x = 3,890.04 × 1,033.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.50x = 4,020,122.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,020,122.94/2,593.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.08

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