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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.62, 3,890.97 and 950.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.62, 3,890.97 and 950.20 is: 1,425.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.62 : 3,890.97 = 950.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.62/3,890.97 = 950.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.62x = 3,890.97 × 950.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.62x = 3,697,189.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,697,189.97/2,593.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.49

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