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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.16, 3,885.56 and 1,204.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.16, 3,885.56 and 1,204.37 is: 1,805.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.16 : 3,885.56 = 1,204.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.16/3,885.56 = 1,204.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.16x = 3,885.56 × 1,204.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.16x = 4,679,645.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,679,645.53/2,592.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.31

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