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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.06, 3,892.74 and 746.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.06, 3,892.74 and 746.16 is: 1,119.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.06 : 3,892.74 = 746.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.06/3,892.74 = 746.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.06x = 3,892.74 × 746.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.06x = 2,904,606.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,606.88/2,595.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.28

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