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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.49, 3,883.89 and 944.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.49, 3,883.89 and 944.65 is: 1,417.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.49 : 3,883.89 = 944.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.49/3,883.89 = 944.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.49x = 3,883.89 × 944.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.49x = 3,668,928.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668,928.26/2,588.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.40

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