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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.94, 3,876.88 and 940.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.94, 3,876.88 and 940.62 is: 1,411.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.94 : 3,876.88 = 940.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.94/3,876.88 = 940.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.94x = 3,876.88 × 940.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.94x = 3,646,670.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,646,670.87/2,583.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.28

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