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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.09, 3,883.38 and 1,108.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.09, 3,883.38 and 1,108.57 is: 1,661.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.09 : 3,883.38 = 1,108.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.09/3,883.38 = 1,108.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.09x = 3,883.38 × 1,108.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.09x = 4,304,979.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,304,979.15/2,591.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.45

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