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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.91, 3,891.64 and 839.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.91, 3,891.64 and 839.19 is: 1,259.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.91 : 3,891.64 = 839.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.91/3,891.64 = 839.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.91x = 3,891.64 × 839.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.91x = 3,265,825.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265,825.37/2,593.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.04

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