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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,585.31, 3,877.50 and 941.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,585.31, 3,877.50 and 941.41 is: 1,411.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,585.31 : 3,877.50 = 941.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,585.31/3,877.50 = 941.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,585.31x = 3,877.50 × 941.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,585.31x = 3,650,317.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,650,317.28/2,585.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.95

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