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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.93, 3,979.64 and 1,092.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.93, 3,979.64 and 1,092.57 is: 1,638.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.93 : 3,979.64 = 1,092.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.93/3,979.64 = 1,092.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.93x = 3,979.64 × 1,092.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.93x = 4,348,029.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,348,029.81/2,652.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.95

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