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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.60, 3,890.13 and 2,134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.60, 3,890.13 and 2,134.16 is: 3,203.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.60 : 3,890.13 = 2,134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.60/3,890.13 = 2,134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.60x = 3,890.13 × 2,134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.60x = 8,302,159.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,302,159.84/2,591.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.49

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