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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.77, 3,890.06 and 744.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.77, 3,890.06 and 744.87 is: 1,117.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.77 : 3,890.06 = 744.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.77/3,890.06 = 744.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.77x = 3,890.06 × 744.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.77x = 2,897,578.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,578.34/2,593.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.13

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