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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.75, 3,884.36 and 2,041.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.75, 3,884.36 and 2,041.76 is: 3,060.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.75 : 3,884.36 = 2,041.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.75/3,884.36 = 2,041.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.75x = 3,884.36 × 2,041.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.75x = 7,930,911.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,930,911.45/2,591.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.07

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