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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.95, 3,881.97 and 1,612.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.95, 3,881.97 and 1,612.44 is: 2,414.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.95 : 3,881.97 = 1,612.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.95/3,881.97 = 1,612.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.95x = 3,881.97 × 1,612.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.95x = 6,259,443.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,259,443.71/2,592.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.03

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