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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.16, 3,887.44 and 742.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.16, 3,887.44 and 742.78 is: 1,113.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.16 : 3,887.44 = 742.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.16/3,887.44 = 742.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.16x = 3,887.44 × 742.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.16x = 2,887,497.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,497.18/2,592.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.94

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