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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.84, 3,891.44 and 862.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.84, 3,891.44 and 862.48 is: 1,293.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.84 : 3,891.44 = 862.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.84/3,891.44 = 862.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.84x = 3,891.44 × 862.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.84x = 3,356,289.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,356,289.17/2,593.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.95

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