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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.84, 3,886.50 and 1,769.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.84, 3,886.50 and 1,769.07 is: 2,651.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.84 : 3,886.50 = 1,769.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.84/3,886.50 = 1,769.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.84x = 3,886.50 × 1,769.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.84x = 6,875,490.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,875,490.56/2,592.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,651.72

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