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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.62, 3,890.16 and 1,033.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.62, 3,890.16 and 1,033.29 is: 1,549.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.62 : 3,890.16 = 1,033.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.62/3,890.16 = 1,033.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.62x = 3,890.16 × 1,033.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.62x = 4,019,663.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019,663.43/2,593.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.83

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