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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.59, 3,874.23 and 939.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.59, 3,874.23 and 939.54 is: 1,409.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.59 : 3,874.23 = 939.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.59/3,874.23 = 939.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.59x = 3,874.23 × 939.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.59x = 3,639,994.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,639,994.05/2,581.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.98

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