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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.56, 3,876.81 and 941.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.56, 3,876.81 and 941.10 is: 1,411.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.56 : 3,876.81 = 941.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.56/3,876.81 = 941.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.56x = 3,876.81 × 941.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.56x = 3,648,465.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,648,465.89/2,584.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.64

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