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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.71, 3,886.38 and 1,553.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.71, 3,886.38 and 1,553.22 is: 2,327.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.71 : 3,886.38 = 1,553.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.71/3,886.38 = 1,553.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.71x = 3,886.38 × 1,553.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.71x = 6,036,403.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,036,403.14/2,593.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.32

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