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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.25, 3,886.86 and 947.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.25, 3,886.86 and 947.91 is: 1,421.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.25 : 3,886.86 = 947.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.25/3,886.86 = 947.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.25x = 3,886.86 × 947.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.25x = 3,684,393.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,684,393.46/2,591.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.86

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