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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.99, 3,890.29 and 950.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.99, 3,890.29 and 950.55 is: 1,425.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.99 : 3,890.29 = 950.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.99/3,890.29 = 950.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.99x = 3,890.29 × 950.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.99x = 3,697,890.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,697,890.96/2,593.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.56

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