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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.36, 3,888.54 and 1,131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.36, 3,888.54 and 1,131.32 is: 1,696.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.36 : 3,888.54 = 1,131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.36/3,888.54 = 1,131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.36x = 3,888.54 × 1,131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.36x = 4,399,192.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399,192.79/2,592.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.98

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