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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.69, 3,886.32 and 1,129.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.69, 3,886.32 and 1,129.64 is: 1,693.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.69 : 3,886.32 = 1,129.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.69/3,886.32 = 1,129.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.69x = 3,886.32 × 1,129.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.69x = 4,390,142.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390,142.52/2,591.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.93

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