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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,585.69, 3,876.20 and 941.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,585.69, 3,876.20 and 941.07 is: 1,410.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,585.69 : 3,876.20 = 941.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,585.69/3,876.20 = 941.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,585.69x = 3,876.20 × 941.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,585.69x = 3,647,772.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647,772.38/2,585.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.75

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