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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.78, 3,885.30 and 2,006.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.78, 3,885.30 and 2,006.90 is: 3,007.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.78 : 3,885.30 = 2,006.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.78/3,885.30 = 2,006.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.78x = 3,885.30 × 2,006.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.78x = 7,797,389.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,797,389.14/2,592.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.35

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