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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.68, 3,874.68 and 940.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.68, 3,874.68 and 940.89 is: 1,410.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.68 : 3,874.68 = 940.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.68/3,874.68 = 940.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.68x = 3,874.68 × 940.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.68x = 3,645,647.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,645,647.67/2,584.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.48

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