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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.30, 3,884.01 and 944.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.30, 3,884.01 and 944.99 is: 1,418.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.30 : 3,884.01 = 944.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.30/3,884.01 = 944.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.30x = 3,884.01 × 944.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.30x = 3,670,350.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,670,350.61/2,588.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.05

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