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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.82, 3,884.44 and 2,005.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.82, 3,884.44 and 2,005.74 is: 3,004.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.82 : 3,884.44 = 2,005.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.82/3,884.44 = 2,005.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.82x = 3,884.44 × 2,005.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.82x = 7,791,176.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,791,176.69/2,592.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.90

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