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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.02, 3,888.56 and 837.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.02, 3,888.56 and 837.15 is: 1,255.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.02 : 3,888.56 = 837.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.02/3,888.56 = 837.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.02x = 3,888.56 × 837.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.02x = 3,255,303.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,255,303.82/2,592.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.90

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