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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.91, 3,890.59 and 1,034.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.91, 3,890.59 and 1,034.12 is: 1,551.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.91 : 3,890.59 = 1,034.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.91/3,890.59 = 1,034.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.91x = 3,890.59 × 1,034.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.91x = 4,023,336.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023,336.93/2,593.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.07

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