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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.60, 3,887.46 and 947.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.60, 3,887.46 and 947.02 is: 1,421.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.60 : 3,887.46 = 947.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.60/3,887.46 = 947.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.60x = 3,887.46 × 947.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.60x = 3,681,502.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681,502.37/2,590.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.10

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