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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.06, 3,890.59 and 2,451.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.06, 3,890.59 and 2,451.57 is: 3,679.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.06 : 3,890.59 = 2,451.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.06/3,890.59 = 2,451.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.06x = 3,890.59 × 2,451.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.06x = 9,538,061.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,538,061.79/2,592.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.73

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