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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.22, 3,882.94 and 945.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.22, 3,882.94 and 945.62 is: 1,417.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.22 : 3,882.94 = 945.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.22/3,882.94 = 945.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.22x = 3,882.94 × 945.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.22x = 3,671,763.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,671,763.94/2,590.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.55

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