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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.76, 3,885.49 and 1,860.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.76, 3,885.49 and 1,860.72 is: 2,788.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.76 : 3,885.49 = 1,860.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.76/3,885.49 = 1,860.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.76x = 3,885.49 × 1,860.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.76x = 7,229,808.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,229,808.95/2,592.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,788.46

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