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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.78, 3,892.86 and 864

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.78, 3,892.86 and 864 is: 1,295.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.78 : 3,892.86 = 864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.78/3,892.86 = 864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.78x = 3,892.86 × 864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.78x = 3,363,431.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,431.04/2,595.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.73

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