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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.71, 3,883.29 and 1,028.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.71, 3,883.29 and 1,028.55 is: 1,541.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.71 : 3,883.29 = 1,028.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.71/3,883.29 = 1,028.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.71x = 3,883.29 × 1,028.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.71x = 3,994,157.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,994,157.93/2,590.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.72

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