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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.84, 3,875.36 and 941.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.84, 3,875.36 and 941.16 is: 1,411.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.84 : 3,875.36 = 941.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.84/3,875.36 = 941.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.84x = 3,875.36 × 941.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.84x = 3,647,333.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647,333.82/2,583.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.59

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