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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.92, 3,885.92 and 948.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.92, 3,885.92 and 948.16 is: 1,421.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.92 : 3,885.92 = 948.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.92/3,885.92 = 948.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.92x = 3,885.92 × 948.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.92x = 3,684,473.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,684,473.91/2,591.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.52

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