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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,589.35, 3,881.68 and 1,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,589.35, 3,881.68 and 1,029 is: 1,542.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,589.35 : 3,881.68 = 1,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,589.35/3,881.68 = 1,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,589.35x = 3,881.68 × 1,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,589.35x = 3,994,248.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,994,248.72/2,589.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.57

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