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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,192.72, 7,788.96 and 2,593.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,192.72, 7,788.96 and 2,593.76 is: 3,890.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,192.72 : 7,788.96 = 2,593.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,192.72/7,788.96 = 2,593.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,192.72x = 7,788.96 × 2,593.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,192.72x = 20,202,692.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,202,692.89/5,192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.58

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