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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.56, 3,888.90 and 1,033.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.56, 3,888.90 and 1,033.44 is: 1,549.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.56 : 3,888.90 = 1,033.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.56/3,888.90 = 1,033.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.56x = 3,888.90 × 1,033.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.56x = 4,018,944.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,944.82/2,593.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.59

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