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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,596.79, 3,895.22 and 747.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,596.79, 3,895.22 and 747.93 is: 1,121.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,596.79 : 3,895.22 = 747.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,596.79/3,895.22 = 747.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,596.79x = 3,895.22 × 747.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,596.79x = 2,913,357.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,357.89/2,596.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.91

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