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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.76, 3,890.34 and 1,295.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.76, 3,890.34 and 1,295.08 is: 1,943.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.76 : 3,890.34 = 1,295.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.76/3,890.34 = 1,295.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.76x = 3,890.34 × 1,295.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.76x = 5,038,301.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,038,301.53/2,592.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.22

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