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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.41, 3,887.30 and 1,276.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.41, 3,887.30 and 1,276.27 is: 1,913.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.41 : 3,887.30 = 1,276.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.41/3,887.30 = 1,276.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.41x = 3,887.30 × 1,276.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.41x = 4,961,237.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,961,237.84/2,592.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.75

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