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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.16, 3,892.71 and 1,207.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.16, 3,892.71 and 1,207.72 is: 1,811.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.16 : 3,892.71 = 1,207.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.16/3,892.71 = 1,207.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.16x = 3,892.71 × 1,207.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.16x = 4,701,311.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701,311.80/2,595.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.57

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