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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.81, 3,887.04 and 1,130.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.81, 3,887.04 and 1,130.85 is: 1,695.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.81 : 3,887.04 = 1,130.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.81/3,887.04 = 1,130.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.81x = 3,887.04 × 1,130.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.81x = 4,395,659.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,395,659.18/2,592.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.33

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