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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.11, 3,888.77 and 2,204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.11, 3,888.77 and 2,204.76 is: 3,307.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.11 : 3,888.77 = 2,204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.11/3,888.77 = 2,204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.11x = 3,888.77 × 2,204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.11x = 8,573,793.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,573,793.52/2,592.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.66

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