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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.22, 3,891.12 and 950.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.22, 3,891.12 and 950.70 is: 1,425.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.22 : 3,891.12 = 950.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.22/3,891.12 = 950.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.22x = 3,891.12 × 950.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.22x = 3,699,287.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699,287.78/2,594.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.97

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