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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.36, 3,884.91 and 1,030.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.36, 3,884.91 and 1,030.70 is: 1,545.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.36 : 3,884.91 = 1,030.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.36/3,884.91 = 1,030.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.36x = 3,884.91 × 1,030.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.36x = 4,004,157.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004,157.31/2,591.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.20

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