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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592, 3,889.62 and 1,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592, 3,889.62 and 1,053 is: 1,580.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592 : 3,889.62 = 1,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592/3,889.62 = 1,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592x = 3,889.62 × 1,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592x = 4,095,769.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,095,769.86/2,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.16

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