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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,585.92, 3,877.68 and 941.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,585.92, 3,877.68 and 941.32 is: 1,411.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,585.92 : 3,877.68 = 941.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,585.92/3,877.68 = 941.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,585.92x = 3,877.68 × 941.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,585.92x = 3,650,137.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,650,137.74/2,585.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.54

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