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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.77, 3,889.16 and 948.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.77, 3,889.16 and 948.61 is: 1,422.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.77 : 3,889.16 = 948.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.77/3,889.16 = 948.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.77x = 3,889.16 × 948.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.77x = 3,689,271.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,689,271.88/2,592.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.91

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