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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.94, 3,883.36 and 1,201.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.94, 3,883.36 and 1,201.35 is: 1,800.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.94 : 3,883.36 = 1,201.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.94/3,883.36 = 1,201.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.94x = 3,883.36 × 1,201.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.94x = 4,665,256.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,665,256.97/2,590.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.61

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