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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.15, 3,892.77 and 746.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.15, 3,892.77 and 746.19 is: 1,119.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.15 : 3,892.77 = 746.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.15/3,892.77 = 746.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.15x = 3,892.77 × 746.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.15x = 2,904,746.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,746.05/2,595.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.30

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