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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.91, 3,880.93 and 943.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.91, 3,880.93 and 943.45 is: 1,415.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.91 : 3,880.93 = 943.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.91/3,880.93 = 943.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.91x = 3,880.93 × 943.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.91x = 3,661,455.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,455.11/2,586.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.38

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