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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.86, 3,883.32 and 945.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.86, 3,883.32 and 945.46 is: 1,418.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.86 : 3,883.32 = 945.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.86/3,883.32 = 945.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.86x = 3,883.32 × 945.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.86x = 3,671,523.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,671,523.73/2,588.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.20

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