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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.81, 3,882.74 and 945.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.81, 3,882.74 and 945.77 is: 1,417.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.81 : 3,882.74 = 945.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.81/3,882.74 = 945.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.81x = 3,882.74 × 945.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.81x = 3,672,154.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,672,154.87/2,590.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.38

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