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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.59, 3,893.98 and 746.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.59, 3,893.98 and 746.72 is: 1,120.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.59 : 3,893.98 = 746.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.59/3,893.98 = 746.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.59x = 3,893.98 × 746.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.59x = 2,907,701.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907,701.14/2,595.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.25

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