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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.66, 3,888.81 and 1,130.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.66, 3,888.81 and 1,130.63 is: 1,696.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.66 : 3,888.81 = 1,130.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.66/3,888.81 = 1,130.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.66x = 3,888.81 × 1,130.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.66x = 4,396,785.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,396,785.81/2,591.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.51

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