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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.10, 3,874.79 and 1,933.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.10, 3,874.79 and 1,933.46 is: 2,891.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.10 : 3,874.79 = 1,933.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.10/3,874.79 = 1,933.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.10x = 3,874.79 × 1,933.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.10x = 7,491,751.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,491,751.47/2,591.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.34

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