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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.52, 3,890.28 and 949.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.52, 3,890.28 and 949.36 is: 1,424.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.52 : 3,890.28 = 949.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.52/3,890.28 = 949.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.52x = 3,890.28 × 949.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.52x = 3,693,256.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,693,256.77/2,593.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.03

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