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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.28, 3,881.64 and 1,289.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.28, 3,881.64 and 1,289.96 is: 1,933.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.28 : 3,881.64 = 1,289.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.28/3,881.64 = 1,289.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.28x = 3,881.64 × 1,289.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.28x = 5,007,160.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,007,160.33/2,590.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.06

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