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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.68, 3,892.61 and 951.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.68, 3,892.61 and 951.22 is: 1,427.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.68 : 3,892.61 = 951.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.68/3,892.61 = 951.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.68x = 3,892.61 × 951.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.68x = 3,702,714.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702,714.00/2,594.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.04

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