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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.21, 3,888.65 and 1,032.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.21, 3,888.65 and 1,032.36 is: 1,548.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.21 : 3,888.65 = 1,032.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.21/3,888.65 = 1,032.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.21x = 3,888.65 × 1,032.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.21x = 4,014,462.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,014,462.11/2,592.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.67

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