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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.94, 3,882.60 and 945.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.94, 3,882.60 and 945.18 is: 1,417.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.94 : 3,882.60 = 945.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.94/3,882.60 = 945.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.94x = 3,882.60 × 945.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.94x = 3,669,755.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,669,755.87/2,588.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.47

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