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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.64, 3,888.90 and 1,053.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.64, 3,888.90 and 1,053.72 is: 1,581.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.64 : 3,888.90 = 1,053.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.64/3,888.90 = 1,053.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.64x = 3,888.90 × 1,053.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.64x = 4,097,811.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,097,811.71/2,591.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.17

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