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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.44, 3,889.19 and 1,131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.44, 3,889.19 and 1,131.62 is: 1,698.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.44 : 3,889.19 = 1,131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.44/3,889.19 = 1,131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.44x = 3,889.19 × 1,131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.44x = 4,401,068.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,068.57/2,591.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.31

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