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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.92, 3,889.38 and 2,245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.92, 3,889.38 and 2,245.16 is: 3,367.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.92 : 3,889.38 = 2,245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.92/3,889.38 = 2,245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.92x = 3,889.38 × 2,245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.92x = 8,732,280.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,732,280.40/2,592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.74

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