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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.44, 3,892.76 and 2,498.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.44, 3,892.76 and 2,498.18 is: 3,751.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.44 : 3,892.76 = 2,498.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.44/3,892.76 = 2,498.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.44x = 3,892.76 × 2,498.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.44x = 9,724,792.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,724,792.59/2,592.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.21

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