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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.42, 3,874.20 and 939.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.42, 3,874.20 and 939.54 is: 1,408.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.42 : 3,874.20 = 939.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.42/3,874.20 = 939.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.42x = 3,874.20 × 939.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.42x = 3,639,965.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,639,965.87/2,583.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.97

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