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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.12, 3,879.34 and 942.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.12, 3,879.34 and 942.84 is: 1,414.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.12 : 3,879.34 = 942.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.12/3,879.34 = 942.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.12x = 3,879.34 × 942.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.12x = 3,657,596.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,657,596.93/2,586.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.32

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