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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.67, 3,885.30 and 1,032.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.67, 3,885.30 and 1,032.78 is: 1,548.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.67 : 3,885.30 = 1,032.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.67/3,885.30 = 1,032.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.67x = 3,885.30 × 1,032.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.67x = 4,012,660.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,012,660.13/2,591.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.29

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