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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.03, 3,890.43 and 950.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.03, 3,890.43 and 950.74 is: 1,425.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.03 : 3,890.43 = 950.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.03/3,890.43 = 950.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.03x = 3,890.43 × 950.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.03x = 3,698,777.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,698,777.69/2,594.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.88

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