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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.11, 3,886.67 and 1,130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.11, 3,886.67 and 1,130.10 is: 1,695.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.11 : 3,886.67 = 1,130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.11/3,886.67 = 1,130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.11x = 3,886.67 × 1,130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.11x = 4,392,325.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,325.77/2,591.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.15

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