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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.54, 3,889.03 and 1,132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.54, 3,889.03 and 1,132.06 is: 1,697.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.54 : 3,889.03 = 1,132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.54/3,889.03 = 1,132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.54x = 3,889.03 × 1,132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.54x = 4,402,615.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402,615.30/2,593.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.53

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