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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.45, 3,876.82 and 940.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.45, 3,876.82 and 940.94 is: 1,411.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.45 : 3,876.82 = 940.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.45/3,876.82 = 940.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.45x = 3,876.82 × 940.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.45x = 3,647,847.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647,847.81/2,584.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.46

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