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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.84, 3,888.15 and 925.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.84, 3,888.15 and 925.83 is: 1,388.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.84 : 3,888.15 = 925.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.84/3,888.15 = 925.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.84x = 3,888.15 × 925.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.84x = 3,599,777.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,777.02/2,591.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.89

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