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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,585.79, 3,877.61 and 942.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,585.79, 3,877.61 and 942.03 is: 1,412.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,585.79 : 3,877.61 = 942.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,585.79/3,877.61 = 942.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,585.79x = 3,877.61 × 942.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,585.79x = 3,652,820.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,652,820.24/2,585.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.65

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