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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.75, 3,894.44 and 929.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.75, 3,894.44 and 929.89 is: 1,395.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.75 : 3,894.44 = 929.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.75/3,894.44 = 929.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.75x = 3,894.44 × 929.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.75x = 3,621,405.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,621,405.35/2,595.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.13

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