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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.72, 3,874.77 and 940.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.72, 3,874.77 and 940.11 is: 1,409.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.72 : 3,874.77 = 940.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.72/3,874.77 = 940.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.72x = 3,874.77 × 940.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.72x = 3,642,695.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,642,695.49/2,584.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.32

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