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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.78, 3,889.17 and 861.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.78, 3,889.17 and 861.41 is: 1,292.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.78 : 3,889.17 = 861.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.78/3,889.17 = 861.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.78x = 3,889.17 × 861.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.78x = 3,350,150.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350,150.48/2,592.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.11

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