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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.84, 3,878.46 and 941.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.84, 3,878.46 and 941.56 is: 1,412.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.84 : 3,878.46 = 941.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.84/3,878.46 = 941.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.84x = 3,878.46 × 941.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.84x = 3,651,802.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,651,802.80/2,584.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.78

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