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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,392.53, 5,088.52 and 1,052.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,392.53, 5,088.52 and 1,052.44 is: 1,578.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,392.53 : 5,088.52 = 1,052.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,392.53/5,088.52 = 1,052.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,392.53x = 5,088.52 × 1,052.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,392.53x = 5,355,361.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,355,361.99/3,392.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.57

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