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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.12, 3,892.56 and 647.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.12, 3,892.56 and 647.34 is: 970.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.12 : 3,892.56 = 647.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.12/3,892.56 = 647.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.12x = 3,892.56 × 647.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.12x = 2,519,809.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519,809.79/2,595.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.98

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