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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.60, 3,883.95 and 1,129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.60, 3,883.95 and 1,129.14 is: 1,692.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.60 : 3,883.95 = 1,129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.60/3,883.95 = 1,129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.60x = 3,883.95 × 1,129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.60x = 4,385,523.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,385,523.30/2,591.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.21

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