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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.86, 3,887.98 and 2,287.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.86, 3,887.98 and 2,287.30 is: 3,431.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.86 : 3,887.98 = 2,287.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.86/3,887.98 = 2,287.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.86x = 3,887.98 × 2,287.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.86x = 8,892,976.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,892,976.65/2,591.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.12

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