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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.14, 3,883.23 and 1,419.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.14, 3,883.23 and 1,419.38 is: 2,127.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.14 : 3,883.23 = 1,419.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.14/3,883.23 = 1,419.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.14x = 3,883.23 × 1,419.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.14x = 5,511,779.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,511,779.00/2,591.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.16

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