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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.36, 3,882.06 and 945.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.36, 3,882.06 and 945.34 is: 1,416.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.36 : 3,882.06 = 945.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.36/3,882.06 = 945.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.36x = 3,882.06 × 945.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.36x = 3,669,856.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,669,856.90/2,590.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.74

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