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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,585.68, 3,876.18 and 941.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,585.68, 3,876.18 and 941.89 is: 1,411.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,585.68 : 3,876.18 = 941.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,585.68/3,876.18 = 941.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,585.68x = 3,876.18 × 941.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,585.68x = 3,650,935.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,650,935.18/2,585.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.98

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