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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.56, 3,887.33 and 643.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.56, 3,887.33 and 643.77 is: 965.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.56 : 3,887.33 = 643.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.56/3,887.33 = 643.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.56x = 3,887.33 × 643.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.56x = 2,502,538.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,538.33/2,591.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.65

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