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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.78, 3,886.96 and 1,130.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.78, 3,886.96 and 1,130.84 is: 1,695.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.78 : 3,886.96 = 1,130.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.78/3,886.96 = 1,130.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.78x = 3,886.96 × 1,130.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.78x = 4,395,529.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,395,529.85/2,592.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.30

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