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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.11, 3,885.03 and 947.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.11, 3,885.03 and 947.07 is: 1,420.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.11 : 3,885.03 = 947.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.11/3,885.03 = 947.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.11x = 3,885.03 × 947.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.11x = 3,679,395.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,679,395.36/2,590.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.56

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