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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.95, 3,892.02 and 950.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.95, 3,892.02 and 950.65 is: 1,425.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.95 : 3,892.02 = 950.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.95/3,892.02 = 950.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.95x = 3,892.02 × 950.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.95x = 3,699,948.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699,948.81/2,594.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.83

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