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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.24, 3,885.11 and 2,042.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.24, 3,885.11 and 2,042.25 is: 3,060.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.24 : 3,885.11 = 2,042.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.24/3,885.11 = 2,042.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.24x = 3,885.11 × 2,042.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.24x = 7,934,365.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,934,365.90/2,592.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.81

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