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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.03, 3,888.24 and 743.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.03, 3,888.24 and 743.13 is: 1,114.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.03 : 3,888.24 = 743.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.03/3,888.24 = 743.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.03x = 3,888.24 × 743.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.03x = 2,889,467.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,889,467.79/2,592.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.75

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