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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.07, 3,888.71 and 1,131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.07, 3,888.71 and 1,131.64 is: 1,697.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.07 : 3,888.71 = 1,131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.07/3,888.71 = 1,131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.07x = 3,888.71 × 1,131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.07x = 4,400,608.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,400,608.65/2,592.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.72

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