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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.80, 3,889.44 and 862.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.80, 3,889.44 and 862.20 is: 1,292.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.80 : 3,889.44 = 862.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.80/3,889.44 = 862.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.80x = 3,889.44 × 862.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.80x = 3,353,475.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,353,475.17/2,593.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.88

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