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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.81, 3,888.73 and 948.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.81, 3,888.73 and 948.52 is: 1,423.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.81 : 3,888.73 = 948.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.81/3,888.73 = 948.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.81x = 3,888.73 × 948.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.81x = 3,688,544.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688,544.23/2,591.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.15

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