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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.13, 3,901.94 and 1,865.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.13, 3,901.94 and 1,865.79 is: 2,809.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.13 : 3,901.94 = 1,865.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.13/3,901.94 = 1,865.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.13x = 3,901.94 × 1,865.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.13x = 7,280,191.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,280,191.30/2,591.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,809.66

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