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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.24, 3,885.82 and 1,129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.24, 3,885.82 and 1,129.36 is: 1,693.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.24 : 3,885.82 = 1,129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.24/3,885.82 = 1,129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.24x = 3,885.82 × 1,129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.24x = 4,388,490.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,388,490.78/2,591.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.59

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