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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,597.28, 3,892.88 and 952.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,597.28, 3,892.88 and 952.58 is: 1,427.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,597.28 : 3,892.88 = 952.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,597.28/3,892.88 = 952.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,597.28x = 3,892.88 × 952.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,597.28x = 3,708,279.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,708,279.63/2,597.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.76

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