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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.71, 3,885.36 and 1,205.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.71, 3,885.36 and 1,205.14 is: 1,805.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.71 : 3,885.36 = 1,205.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.71/3,885.36 = 1,205.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.71x = 3,885.36 × 1,205.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.71x = 4,682,402.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,682,402.75/2,593.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.29

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