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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.69, 3,890.76 and 1,112.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.69, 3,890.76 and 1,112.98 is: 1,669.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.69 : 3,890.76 = 1,112.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.69/3,890.76 = 1,112.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.69x = 3,890.76 × 1,112.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.69x = 4,330,332.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,330,332.50/2,593.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.56

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