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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.90, 3,885.51 and 947.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.90, 3,885.51 and 947.30 is: 1,420.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.90 : 3,885.51 = 947.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.90/3,885.51 = 947.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.90x = 3,885.51 × 947.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.90x = 3,680,743.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,680,743.62/2,591.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.09

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