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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.32, 3,889.52 and 950.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.32, 3,889.52 and 950.32 is: 1,424.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.32 : 3,889.52 = 950.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.32/3,889.52 = 950.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.32x = 3,889.52 × 950.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.32x = 3,696,288.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,696,288.65/2,595.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.21

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