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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.24, 3,889.26 and 1,132.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.24, 3,889.26 and 1,132.41 is: 1,699.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.24 : 3,889.26 = 1,132.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.24/3,889.26 = 1,132.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.24x = 3,889.26 × 1,132.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.24x = 4,404,236.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,404,236.92/2,592.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.01

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