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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.98, 3,881.68 and 2,420.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.98, 3,881.68 and 2,420.18 is: 3,621.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.98 : 3,881.68 = 2,420.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.98/3,881.68 = 2,420.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.98x = 3,881.68 × 2,420.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.98x = 9,394,364.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,394,364.30/2,593.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.60

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