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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.27, 3,892.34 and 1,034.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.27, 3,892.34 and 1,034.99 is: 1,552.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.27 : 3,892.34 = 1,034.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.27/3,892.34 = 1,034.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.27x = 3,892.34 × 1,034.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.27x = 4,028,518.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,028,518.07/2,595.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.25

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