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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.96, 3,890.94 and 862.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.96, 3,890.94 and 862.60 is: 1,293.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.96 : 3,890.94 = 862.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.96/3,890.94 = 862.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.96x = 3,890.94 × 862.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.96x = 3,356,324.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,356,324.84/2,593.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.90

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