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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,596.96, 3,893.12 and 953.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,596.96, 3,893.12 and 953.12 is: 1,428.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,596.96 : 3,893.12 = 953.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,596.96/3,893.12 = 953.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,596.96x = 3,893.12 × 953.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,596.96x = 3,710,610.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,710,610.53/2,596.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.83

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