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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.47, 3,883.03 and 1,202.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.47, 3,883.03 and 1,202.67 is: 1,802.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.47 : 3,883.03 = 1,202.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.47/3,883.03 = 1,202.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.47x = 3,883.03 × 1,202.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.47x = 4,670,009.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,670,009.91/2,590.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.77

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