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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.47, 3,885.70 and 1,031.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.47, 3,885.70 and 1,031.32 is: 1,546.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.47 : 3,885.70 = 1,031.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.47/3,885.70 = 1,031.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.47x = 3,885.70 × 1,031.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.47x = 4,007,400.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,007,400.12/2,590.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.98

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