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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.67, 3,883.87 and 1,030.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.67, 3,883.87 and 1,030.01 is: 1,544.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.67 : 3,883.87 = 1,030.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.67/3,883.87 = 1,030.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.67x = 3,883.87 × 1,030.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.67x = 4,000,402.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,000,402.94/2,590.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.16

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