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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.64, 3,892.88 and 746.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.64, 3,892.88 and 746.76 is: 1,119.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.64 : 3,892.88 = 746.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.64/3,892.88 = 746.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.64x = 3,892.88 × 746.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.64x = 2,907,047.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907,047.07/2,595.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.97

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