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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.88, 3,885.66 and 947.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.88, 3,885.66 and 947.12 is: 1,420.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.88 : 3,885.66 = 947.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.88/3,885.66 = 947.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.88x = 3,885.66 × 947.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.88x = 3,680,186.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,680,186.30/2,590.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.44

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