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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,585.52, 3,878.21 and 942.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,585.52, 3,878.21 and 942.10 is: 1,413.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,585.52 : 3,878.21 = 942.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,585.52/3,878.21 = 942.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,585.52x = 3,878.21 × 942.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,585.52x = 3,653,654.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,654.30/2,585.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.12

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