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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.35, 3,876.45 and 940.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.35, 3,876.45 and 940.92 is: 1,411.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.35 : 3,876.45 = 940.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.35/3,876.45 = 940.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.35x = 3,876.45 × 940.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.35x = 3,647,429.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647,429.33/2,584.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.35

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