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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,589.94, 3,886.42 and 1,129.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,589.94, 3,886.42 and 1,129.30 is: 1,694.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,589.94 : 3,886.42 = 1,129.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,589.94/3,886.42 = 1,129.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,589.94x = 3,886.42 × 1,129.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,589.94x = 4,388,934.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,388,934.11/2,589.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.61

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