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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.06, 3,884.43 and 1,290.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.06, 3,884.43 and 1,290.74 is: 1,935.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.06 : 3,884.43 = 1,290.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.06/3,884.43 = 1,290.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.06x = 3,884.43 × 1,290.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.06x = 5,013,789.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,013,789.18/2,591.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.03

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