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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.78, 3,885.46 and 1,129.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.78, 3,885.46 and 1,129.84 is: 1,693.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.78 : 3,885.46 = 1,129.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.78/3,885.46 = 1,129.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.78x = 3,885.46 × 1,129.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.78x = 4,389,935.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,935.59/2,591.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.80

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