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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.52, 3,881.22 and 2,015.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.52, 3,881.22 and 2,015.80 is: 3,017.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.52 : 3,881.22 = 2,015.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.52/3,881.22 = 2,015.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.52x = 3,881.22 × 2,015.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.52x = 7,823,763.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,823,763.28/2,592.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.82

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