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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,877.59, 2,591.25 and 1,091.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,877.59, 2,591.25 and 1,091.62 is: 1,506.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,877.59 : 2,591.25 = 1,091.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,877.59/2,591.25 = 1,091.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,877.59x = 2,591.25 × 1,091.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,877.59x = 2,828,660.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828,660.33/1,877.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.54

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