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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.79, 3,891.24 and 838.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.79, 3,891.24 and 838.89 is: 1,258.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.79 : 3,891.24 = 838.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.79/3,891.24 = 838.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.79x = 3,891.24 × 838.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.79x = 3,264,322.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,264,322.32/2,593.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.52

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