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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.52, 3,888.32 and 1,032.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.52, 3,888.32 and 1,032.39 is: 1,548.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.52 : 3,888.32 = 1,032.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.52/3,888.32 = 1,032.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.52x = 3,888.32 × 1,032.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.52x = 4,014,257.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,014,257.52/2,592.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.40

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