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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.56, 3,888.84 and 861.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.56, 3,888.84 and 861.19 is: 1,291.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.56 : 3,888.84 = 861.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.56/3,888.84 = 861.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.56x = 3,888.84 × 861.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.56x = 3,349,023.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349,023.63/2,592.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.78

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