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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.43, 2,387.64 and 1,010.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.43, 2,387.64 and 1,010.05 is: 1,515.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.43 : 2,387.64 = 1,010.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.43/2,387.64 = 1,010.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.43x = 2,387.64 × 1,010.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.43x = 2,411,633.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411,633.60/1,591.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.39

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