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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.73, 3,885.44 and 1,204.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.73, 3,885.44 and 1,204.34 is: 1,805.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.73 : 3,885.44 = 1,204.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.73/3,885.44 = 1,204.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.73x = 3,885.44 × 1,204.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.73x = 4,679,365.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,679,365.36/2,591.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.50

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