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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.46, 3,885.01 and 1,204.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.46, 3,885.01 and 1,204.09 is: 1,805.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.46 : 3,885.01 = 1,204.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.46/3,885.01 = 1,204.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.46x = 3,885.01 × 1,204.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.46x = 4,677,888.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,677,888.97/2,591.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.12

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