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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.77, 3,890.03 and 1,205.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.77, 3,890.03 and 1,205.79 is: 1,808.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.77 : 3,890.03 = 1,205.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.77/3,890.03 = 1,205.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.77x = 3,890.03 × 1,205.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.77x = 4,690,538.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,690,538.66/2,593.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.39

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