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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.53, 3,890.33 and 1,133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.53, 3,890.33 and 1,133.72 is: 1,700.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.53 : 3,890.33 = 1,133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.53/3,890.33 = 1,133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.53x = 3,890.33 × 1,133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.53x = 4,410,519.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,410,519.81/2,593.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.59

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