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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.05, 3,888.50 and 950.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.05, 3,888.50 and 950.90 is: 1,426.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.05 : 3,888.50 = 950.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.05/3,888.50 = 950.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.05x = 3,888.50 × 950.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.05x = 3,697,550.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,697,550.45/2,592.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.50

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