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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.86, 3,885.66 and 1,031.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.86, 3,885.66 and 1,031.19 is: 1,545.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.86 : 3,885.66 = 1,031.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.86/3,885.66 = 1,031.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.86x = 3,885.66 × 1,031.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.86x = 4,006,853.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,006,853.74/2,591.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.94

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