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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.67, 3,888.99 and 743.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.67, 3,888.99 and 743.80 is: 1,115.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.67 : 3,888.99 = 743.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.67/3,888.99 = 743.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.67x = 3,888.99 × 743.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.67x = 2,892,630.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892,630.76/2,592.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.70

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