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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.51, 3,888.41 and 1,358.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.51, 3,888.41 and 1,358.62 is: 2,038.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.51 : 3,888.41 = 1,358.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.51/3,888.41 = 1,358.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.51x = 3,888.41 × 1,358.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.51x = 5,282,864.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,282,864.80/2,591.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.53

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