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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,585.92, 3,879.36 and 941.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,585.92, 3,879.36 and 941.92 is: 1,413.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,585.92 : 3,879.36 = 941.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,585.92/3,879.36 = 941.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,585.92x = 3,879.36 × 941.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,585.92x = 3,654,046.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,654,046.77/2,585.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.05

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