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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.16, 3,587.64 and 1,091.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.16, 3,587.64 and 1,091.76 is: 1,638.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.16 : 3,587.64 = 1,091.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.16/3,587.64 = 1,091.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.16x = 3,587.64 × 1,091.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.16x = 3,916,841.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,916,841.85/2,391.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.05

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