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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.95, 3,893.06 and 2,475.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.95, 3,893.06 and 2,475.39 is: 3,716.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.95 : 3,893.06 = 2,475.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.95/3,893.06 = 2,475.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.95x = 3,893.06 × 2,475.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.95x = 9,636,847.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,636,847.98/2,592.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.55

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