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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.29, 3,888.66 and 743.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.29, 3,888.66 and 743.56 is: 1,115.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.29 : 3,888.66 = 743.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.29/3,888.66 = 743.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.29x = 3,888.66 × 743.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.29x = 2,891,452.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,452.03/2,592.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.40

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