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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.98, 3,889.12 and 1,359.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.98, 3,889.12 and 1,359.10 is: 2,039.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.98 : 3,889.12 = 1,359.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.98/3,889.12 = 1,359.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.98x = 3,889.12 × 1,359.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.98x = 5,285,702.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,285,702.99/2,591.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.25

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