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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.65, 3,887.44 and 947.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.65, 3,887.44 and 947.50 is: 1,421.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.65 : 3,887.44 = 947.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.65/3,887.44 = 947.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.65x = 3,887.44 × 947.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.65x = 3,683,342.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,683,342.64/2,591.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.24

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