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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.39, 3,887.68 and 1,131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.39, 3,887.68 and 1,131.22 is: 1,696.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.39 : 3,887.68 = 1,131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.39/3,887.68 = 1,131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.39x = 3,887.68 × 1,131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.39x = 4,397,821.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,397,821.37/2,592.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.44

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