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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595, 3,892.50 and 863.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595, 3,892.50 and 863.76 is: 1,295.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595 : 3,892.50 = 863.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595/3,892.50 = 863.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595x = 3,892.50 × 863.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595x = 3,362,185.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,362,185.80/2,595
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.64

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