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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.48, 3,888.38 and 1,358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.48, 3,888.38 and 1,358.60 is: 2,038.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.48 : 3,888.38 = 1,358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.48/3,888.38 = 1,358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.48x = 3,888.38 × 1,358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.48x = 5,282,726.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,282,726.83/2,591.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.50

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