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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.86, 3,888.25 and 1,113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.86, 3,888.25 and 1,113.46 is: 1,669.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.86 : 3,888.25 = 1,113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.86/3,888.25 = 1,113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.86x = 3,888.25 × 1,113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.86x = 4,329,410.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329,410.85/2,593.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.10

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