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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.59, 3,890.80 and 1,033.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.59, 3,890.80 and 1,033.59 is: 1,550.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.59 : 3,890.80 = 1,033.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.59/3,890.80 = 1,033.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.59x = 3,890.80 × 1,033.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.59x = 4,021,472.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021,472.52/2,593.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.55

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