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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.66, 3,886.73 and 948.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.66, 3,886.73 and 948.16 is: 1,421.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.66 : 3,886.73 = 948.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.66/3,886.73 = 948.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.66x = 3,886.73 × 948.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.66x = 3,685,241.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685,241.92/2,592.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.41

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