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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.56, 3,590.54 and 1,296.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.56, 3,590.54 and 1,296.52 is: 1,946.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.56 : 3,590.54 = 1,296.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.56/3,590.54 = 1,296.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.56x = 3,590.54 × 1,296.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.56x = 4,655,206.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,655,206.92/2,391.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.51

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