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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.89, 3,891.33 and 1,423.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.89, 3,891.33 and 1,423.25 is: 2,135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.89 : 3,891.33 = 1,423.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.89/3,891.33 = 1,423.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.89x = 3,891.33 × 1,423.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.89x = 5,538,335.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,538,335.42/2,593.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.15

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