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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.49, 3,891.04 and 951.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.49, 3,891.04 and 951.05 is: 1,426.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.49 : 3,891.04 = 951.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.49/3,891.04 = 951.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.49x = 3,891.04 × 951.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.49x = 3,700,549.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,700,549.38/2,594.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.31

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