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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.69, 3,885.39 and 1,128.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.69, 3,885.39 and 1,128.77 is: 1,691.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.69 : 3,885.39 = 1,128.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.69/3,885.39 = 1,128.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.69x = 3,885.39 × 1,128.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.69x = 4,385,692.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,385,692.24/2,592.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.56

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