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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.35, 3,878.96 and 1,553.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.35, 3,878.96 and 1,553.09 is: 2,323.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.35 : 3,878.96 = 1,553.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.35/3,878.96 = 1,553.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.35x = 3,878.96 × 1,553.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.35x = 6,024,360.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,024,360.41/2,592.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.90

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