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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.93, 3,889.64 and 1,032.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.93, 3,889.64 and 1,032.56 is: 1,548.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.93 : 3,889.64 = 1,032.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.93/3,889.64 = 1,032.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.93x = 3,889.64 × 1,032.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.93x = 4,016,289.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,016,289.50/2,592.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.94

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