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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.16, 3,884.49 and 1,128.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.16, 3,884.49 and 1,128.96 is: 1,693.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.16 : 3,884.49 = 1,128.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.16/3,884.49 = 1,128.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.16x = 3,884.49 × 1,128.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.16x = 4,385,433.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,385,433.83/2,590.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.12

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