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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.11, 3,892.69 and 950.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.11, 3,892.69 and 950.77 is: 1,426.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.11 : 3,892.69 = 950.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.11/3,892.69 = 950.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.11x = 3,892.69 × 950.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.11x = 3,701,060.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,701,060.88/2,594.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.72

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