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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.93, 3,889.91 and 744.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.93, 3,889.91 and 744.06 is: 1,116.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.93 : 3,889.91 = 744.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.93/3,889.91 = 744.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.93x = 3,889.91 × 744.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.93x = 2,894,303.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,894,303.26/2,592.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.23

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