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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.43, 2,195.70 and 1,031.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.43, 2,195.70 and 1,031.91 is: 1,423.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.43 : 2,195.70 = 1,031.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.43/2,195.70 = 1,031.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.43x = 2,195.70 × 1,031.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.43x = 2,265,764.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265,764.79/1,591.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.73

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