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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.88, 3,887.84 and 948.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.88, 3,887.84 and 948.48 is: 1,422.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.88 : 3,887.84 = 948.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.88/3,887.84 = 948.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.88x = 3,887.84 × 948.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.88x = 3,687,538.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,687,538.48/2,591.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.73

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