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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.24, 3,885.84 and 1,131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.24, 3,885.84 and 1,131.12 is: 1,695.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.24 : 3,885.84 = 1,131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.24/3,885.84 = 1,131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.24x = 3,885.84 × 1,131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.24x = 4,395,351.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,395,351.34/2,592.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.58

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