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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.96, 3,890.84 and 646.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.96, 3,890.84 and 646.18 is: 969.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.96 : 3,890.84 = 646.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.96/3,890.84 = 646.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.96x = 3,890.84 × 646.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.96x = 2,514,182.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514,182.99/2,593.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.25

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