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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,209.27, 4,808.44 and 2,593.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,209.27, 4,808.44 and 2,593.27 is: 3,885.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,209.27 : 4,808.44 = 2,593.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,209.27/4,808.44 = 2,593.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,209.27x = 4,808.44 × 2,593.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,209.27x = 12,469,564.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,469,564.69/3,209.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,885.48

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