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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.53, 3,886.58 and 1,130.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.53, 3,886.58 and 1,130.59 is: 1,694.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.53 : 3,886.58 = 1,130.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.53/3,886.58 = 1,130.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.53x = 3,886.58 × 1,130.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.53x = 4,394,121.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,394,121.59/2,592.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.92

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