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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,876.91, 2,590.18 and 1,091.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,876.91, 2,590.18 and 1,091.00 is: 1,505.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,876.91 : 2,590.18 = 1,091.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,876.91/2,590.18 = 1,091.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,876.91x = 2,590.18 × 1,091.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,876.91x = 2,825,890.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825,890.13/1,876.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.61

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