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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.89, 3,885.27 and 1,109.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.89, 3,885.27 and 1,109.14 is: 1,663.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.89 : 3,885.27 = 1,109.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.89/3,885.27 = 1,109.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.89x = 3,885.27 × 1,109.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.89x = 4,309,316.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,309,316.35/2,590.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.26

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