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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,585.86, 3,878.80 and 942.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,585.86, 3,878.80 and 942.41 is: 1,413.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,585.86 : 3,878.80 = 942.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,585.86/3,878.80 = 942.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,585.86x = 3,878.80 × 942.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,585.86x = 3,655,398.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,655,398.16/2,585.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.61

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