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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.37, 3,892.10 and 950.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.37, 3,892.10 and 950.97 is: 1,426.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.37 : 3,892.10 = 950.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.37/3,892.10 = 950.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.37x = 3,892.10 × 950.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.37x = 3,701,270.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,701,270.34/2,594.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.65

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