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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,582.53, 3,874.26 and 941.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,582.53, 3,874.26 and 941.38 is: 1,412.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,582.53 : 3,874.26 = 941.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,582.53/3,874.26 = 941.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,582.53x = 3,874.26 × 941.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,582.53x = 3,647,150.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647,150.88/2,582.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.24

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