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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.32, 2,886.48 and 1,881.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.32, 2,886.48 and 1,881.12 is: 2,596.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.32 : 2,886.48 = 1,881.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.32/2,886.48 = 1,881.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.32x = 2,886.48 × 1,881.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.32x = 5,429,815.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,429,815.26/2,091.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.36

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