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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.73, 3,887.26 and 1,204.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.73, 3,887.26 and 1,204.59 is: 1,806.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.73 : 3,887.26 = 1,204.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.73/3,887.26 = 1,204.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.73x = 3,887.26 × 1,204.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.73x = 4,682,554.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,682,554.52/2,592.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.03

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