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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.40, 3,883.08 and 945.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.40, 3,883.08 and 945.92 is: 1,417.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.40 : 3,883.08 = 945.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.40/3,883.08 = 945.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.40x = 3,883.08 × 945.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.40x = 3,673,083.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,673,083.03/2,590.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.96

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