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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.52, 3,889.81 and 1,033.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.52, 3,889.81 and 1,033.39 is: 1,549.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.52 : 3,889.81 = 1,033.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.52/3,889.81 = 1,033.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.52x = 3,889.81 × 1,033.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.52x = 4,019,690.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019,690.76/2,593.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.90

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