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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.51, 3,889.91 and 1,359.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.51, 3,889.91 and 1,359.62 is: 2,040.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.51 : 3,889.91 = 1,359.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.51/3,889.91 = 1,359.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.51x = 3,889.91 × 1,359.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.51x = 5,288,799.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,288,799.43/2,592.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040.03

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