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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.32, 3,888.45 and 948.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.32, 3,888.45 and 948.42 is: 1,422.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.32 : 3,888.45 = 948.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.32/3,888.45 = 948.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.32x = 3,888.45 × 948.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.32x = 3,687,883.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,687,883.75/2,592.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.62

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