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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.31, 3,885.74 and 946.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.31, 3,885.74 and 946.70 is: 1,419.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.31 : 3,885.74 = 946.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.31/3,885.74 = 946.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.31x = 3,885.74 × 946.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.31x = 3,678,645.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,678,645.74/2,591.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.61

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