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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.84, 3,876.12 and 940.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.84, 3,876.12 and 940.08 is: 1,410.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.84 : 3,876.12 = 940.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.84/3,876.12 = 940.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.84x = 3,876.12 × 940.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.84x = 3,643,862.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,643,862.89/2,583.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.25

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