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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.88, 3,889.34 and 1,032.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.88, 3,889.34 and 1,032.04 is: 1,548.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.88 : 3,889.34 = 1,032.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.88/3,889.34 = 1,032.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.88x = 3,889.34 × 1,032.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.88x = 4,013,954.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,013,954.45/2,591.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.67

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