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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.13, 3,888.59 and 1,032.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.13, 3,888.59 and 1,032.14 is: 1,548.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.13 : 3,888.59 = 1,032.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.13/3,888.59 = 1,032.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.13x = 3,888.59 × 1,032.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.13x = 4,013,584.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,013,584.00/2,592.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.38

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