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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.71, 3,883.28 and 2,331.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.71, 3,883.28 and 2,331.27 is: 3,490.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.71 : 3,883.28 = 2,331.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.71/3,883.28 = 2,331.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.71x = 3,883.28 × 2,331.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.71x = 9,052,962.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,052,962.51/2,593.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.35

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