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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.11, 2,376.95 and 1,266.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.11, 2,376.95 and 1,266.84 is: 1,892.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.11 : 2,376.95 = 1,266.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.11/2,376.95 = 1,266.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.11x = 2,376.95 × 1,266.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.11x = 3,011,209.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011,209.00/1,591.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.52

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