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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.91, 2,596.99 and 1,031.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881.91, 2,596.99 and 1,031.16 is: 1,422.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881.91 : 2,596.99 = 1,031.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881.91/2,596.99 = 1,031.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881.91x = 2,596.99 × 1,031.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881.91x = 2,677,912.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,912.21/1,881.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.98

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