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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.98, 3,885.63 and 2,133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.98, 3,885.63 and 2,133.98 is: 3,197.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.98 : 3,885.63 = 2,133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.98/3,885.63 = 2,133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.98x = 3,885.63 × 2,133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.98x = 8,291,856.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,291,856.71/2,592.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.81

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