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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.22, 3,892.62 and 951.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.22, 3,892.62 and 951.70 is: 1,427.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.22 : 3,892.62 = 951.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.22/3,892.62 = 951.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.22x = 3,892.62 × 951.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.22x = 3,704,606.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,704,606.45/2,595.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.47

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