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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.55, 3,889.31 and 904.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.55, 3,889.31 and 904.52 is: 1,356.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.55 : 3,889.31 = 904.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.55/3,889.31 = 904.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.55x = 3,889.31 × 904.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.55x = 3,517,934.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,517,934.71/2,593.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.42

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