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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.39, 3,886.18 and 1,130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.39, 3,886.18 and 1,130.22 is: 1,694.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.39 : 3,886.18 = 1,130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.39/3,886.18 = 1,130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.39x = 3,886.18 × 1,130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.39x = 4,392,235.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,235.53/2,591.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.93

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