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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,207.59, 4,805.91 and 2,591.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,207.59, 4,805.91 and 2,591.58 is: 3,882.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,207.59 : 4,805.91 = 2,591.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,207.59/4,805.91 = 2,591.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,207.59x = 4,805.91 × 2,591.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,207.59x = 12,454,900.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,454,900.24/3,207.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.95

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