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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.89, 3,889.83 and 1,422.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.89, 3,889.83 and 1,422.25 is: 2,133.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.89 : 3,889.83 = 1,422.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.89/3,889.83 = 1,422.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.89x = 3,889.83 × 1,422.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.89x = 5,532,310.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,532,310.72/2,592.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.65

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