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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.37, 3,886.38 and 1,203.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.37, 3,886.38 and 1,203.34 is: 1,804.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.37 : 3,886.38 = 1,203.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.37/3,886.38 = 1,203.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.37x = 3,886.38 × 1,203.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.37x = 4,676,636.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,676,636.51/2,591.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.70

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