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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.84, 3,893.88 and 648.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.84, 3,893.88 and 648.06 is: 972.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.84 : 3,893.88 = 648.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.84/3,893.88 = 648.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.84x = 3,893.88 × 648.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.84x = 2,523,467.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,467.87/2,595.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.12

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