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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.20, 3,575.72 and 1,794.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.20, 3,575.72 and 1,794.28 is: 2,475.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.20 : 3,575.72 = 1,794.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.20/3,575.72 = 1,794.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.20x = 3,575.72 × 1,794.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.20x = 6,415,842.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,415,842.88/2,592.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.06

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