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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.89, 3,891.30 and 2,079.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.89, 3,891.30 and 2,079.09 is: 3,120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.89 : 3,891.30 = 2,079.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.89/3,891.30 = 2,079.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.89x = 3,891.30 × 2,079.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.89x = 8,090,355.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,090,355.12/2,592.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.21

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