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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.72, 3,890.69 and 1,053.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.72, 3,890.69 and 1,053.72 is: 1,581.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.72 : 3,890.69 = 1,053.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.72/3,890.69 = 1,053.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.72x = 3,890.69 × 1,053.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.72x = 4,099,697.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,099,697.87/2,592.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.23

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