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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.66, 3,889.69 and 744.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.66, 3,889.69 and 744.28 is: 1,116.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.66 : 3,889.69 = 744.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.66/3,889.69 = 744.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.66x = 3,889.69 × 744.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.66x = 2,895,018.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,895,018.47/2,593.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.19

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