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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.76, 3,890.07 and 744.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.76, 3,890.07 and 744.46 is: 1,116.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.76 : 3,890.07 = 744.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.76/3,890.07 = 744.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.76x = 3,890.07 × 744.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.76x = 2,896,011.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,896,011.78/2,593.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.53

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