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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.58, 3,889.94 and 1,902.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.58, 3,889.94 and 1,902.76 is: 2,854.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.58 : 3,889.94 = 1,902.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.58/3,889.94 = 1,902.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.58x = 3,889.94 × 1,902.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.58x = 7,401,622.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,401,622.23/2,592.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.93

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