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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.69, 3,892.09 and 1,774.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.69, 3,892.09 and 1,774.96 is: 2,661.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.69 : 3,892.09 = 1,774.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.69/3,892.09 = 1,774.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.69x = 3,892.09 × 1,774.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.69x = 6,908,304.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,908,304.07/2,595.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.45

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