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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.06, 3,876.04 and 940.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.06, 3,876.04 and 940.60 is: 1,410.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.06 : 3,876.04 = 940.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.06/3,876.04 = 940.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.06x = 3,876.04 × 940.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.06x = 3,645,803.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,645,803.22/2,584.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.88

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