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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,750.76, 5,624.94 and 2,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,750.76, 5,624.94 and 2,593 is: 3,888.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,750.76 : 5,624.94 = 2,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,750.76/5,624.94 = 2,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,750.76x = 5,624.94 × 2,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,750.76x = 14,585,469.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,585,469.42/3,750.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.67

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