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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.80, 3,890.94 and 863.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.80, 3,890.94 and 863.20 is: 1,294.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.80 : 3,890.94 = 863.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.80/3,890.94 = 863.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.80x = 3,890.94 × 863.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.80x = 3,358,659.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,358,659.41/2,594.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.38

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