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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.73, 3,881.30 and 2,419.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.73, 3,881.30 and 2,419.94 is: 3,621.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.73 : 3,881.30 = 2,419.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.73/3,881.30 = 2,419.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.73x = 3,881.30 × 2,419.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.73x = 9,392,481.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,392,481.62/2,593.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.23

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