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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.22, 3,888.93 and 743.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.22, 3,888.93 and 743.28 is: 1,115.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.22 : 3,888.93 = 743.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.22/3,888.93 = 743.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.22x = 3,888.93 × 743.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.22x = 2,890,563.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,563.89/2,592.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.09

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