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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.97, 3,889.39 and 1,034.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.97, 3,889.39 and 1,034.22 is: 1,550.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.97 : 3,889.39 = 1,034.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.97/3,889.39 = 1,034.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.97x = 3,889.39 × 1,034.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.97x = 4,022,484.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022,484.93/2,593.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.71

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