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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.95, 3,889.38 and 950.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.95, 3,889.38 and 950.44 is: 1,424.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.95 : 3,889.38 = 950.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.95/3,889.38 = 950.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.95x = 3,889.38 × 950.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.95x = 3,696,622.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,696,622.33/2,594.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.54

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