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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.35, 3,887.09 and 643.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.35, 3,887.09 and 643.52 is: 965.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.35 : 3,887.09 = 643.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.35/3,887.09 = 643.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.35x = 3,887.09 × 643.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.35x = 2,501,420.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,420.16/2,591.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.30

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