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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,596.04, 3,894.48 and 954.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,596.04, 3,894.48 and 954.88 is: 1,432.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,596.04 : 3,894.48 = 954.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,596.04/3,894.48 = 954.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,596.04x = 3,894.48 × 954.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,596.04x = 3,718,761.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,761.06/2,596.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.47

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