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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,592.93, 5,389.36 and 1,252.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,592.93, 5,389.36 and 1,252.93 is: 1,879.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,592.93 : 5,389.36 = 1,252.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,592.93/5,389.36 = 1,252.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,592.93x = 5,389.36 × 1,252.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,592.93x = 6,752,490.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,752,490.82/3,592.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.38

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