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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.40, 3,884.76 and 946.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.40, 3,884.76 and 946.80 is: 1,419.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.40 : 3,884.76 = 946.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.40/3,884.76 = 946.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.40x = 3,884.76 × 946.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.40x = 3,678,090.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,678,090.77/2,591.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.35

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