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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.52, 3,892.02 and 1,209.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.52, 3,892.02 and 1,209.50 is: 1,813.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.52 : 3,892.02 = 1,209.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.52/3,892.02 = 1,209.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.52x = 3,892.02 × 1,209.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.52x = 4,707,398.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,707,398.19/2,595.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.66

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