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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.87, 3,891.35 and 950.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.87, 3,891.35 and 950.47 is: 1,425.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.87 : 3,891.35 = 950.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.87/3,891.35 = 950.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.87x = 3,891.35 × 950.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.87x = 3,698,611.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,698,611.43/2,593.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.90

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