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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.09, 3,885.63 and 1,030.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.09, 3,885.63 and 1,030.82 is: 1,546.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.09 : 3,885.63 = 1,030.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.09/3,885.63 = 1,030.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.09x = 3,885.63 × 1,030.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.09x = 4,005,365.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005,365.69/2,590.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.42

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