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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.11, 3,882.17 and 944.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.11, 3,882.17 and 944.66 is: 1,416.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.11 : 3,882.17 = 944.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.11/3,882.17 = 944.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.11x = 3,882.17 × 944.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.11x = 3,667,330.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,330.71/2,588.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.99

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