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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.76, 3,889.68 and 861.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.76, 3,889.68 and 861.34 is: 1,292.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.76 : 3,889.68 = 861.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.76/3,889.68 = 861.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.76x = 3,889.68 × 861.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.76x = 3,350,336.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350,336.97/2,592.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.19

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