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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.90, 3,887.82 and 644.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.90, 3,887.82 and 644.12 is: 966.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.90 : 3,887.82 = 644.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.90/3,887.82 = 644.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.90x = 3,887.82 × 644.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.90x = 2,504,222.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,222.62/2,591.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.17

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