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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,589.84, 3,883.44 and 945.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,589.84, 3,883.44 and 945.96 is: 1,418.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,589.84 : 3,883.44 = 945.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,589.84/3,883.44 = 945.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,589.84x = 3,883.44 × 945.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,589.84x = 3,673,578.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,673,578.90/2,589.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.46

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