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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.52, 3,888.90 and 1,052.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.52, 3,888.90 and 1,052.52 is: 1,579.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.52 : 3,888.90 = 1,052.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.52/3,888.90 = 1,052.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.52x = 3,888.90 × 1,052.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.52x = 4,093,145.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093,145.03/2,591.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.44

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