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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.21, 3,879.98 and 943.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.21, 3,879.98 and 943.61 is: 1,414.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.21 : 3,879.98 = 943.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.21/3,879.98 = 943.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.21x = 3,879.98 × 943.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.21x = 3,661,172.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,172.66/2,588.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.56

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