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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.91, 3,889.33 and 645.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.91, 3,889.33 and 645.13 is: 967.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.91 : 3,889.33 = 645.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.91/3,889.33 = 645.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.91x = 3,889.33 × 645.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.91x = 2,509,112.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,509,112.13/2,592.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.68

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