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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.49, 3,892.65 and 746.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.49, 3,892.65 and 746.19 is: 1,119.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.49 : 3,892.65 = 746.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.49/3,892.65 = 746.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.49x = 3,892.65 × 746.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.49x = 2,904,654.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,654.64/2,595.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.12

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