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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.08, 2,385.84 and 941.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.08, 2,385.84 and 941.64 is: 1,412.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.08 : 2,385.84 = 941.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.08/2,385.84 = 941.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.08x = 2,385.84 × 941.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.08x = 2,246,602.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,602.38/1,591.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.00

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