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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,559.16, 3,835.86 and 1,261.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,559.16, 3,835.86 and 1,261.54 is: 1,890.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,559.16 : 3,835.86 = 1,261.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,559.16/3,835.86 = 1,261.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,559.16x = 3,835.86 × 1,261.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,559.16x = 4,839,090.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,839,090.82/2,559.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.89

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