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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,596.79, 3,897.25 and 953.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,596.79, 3,897.25 and 953.84 is: 1,431.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,596.79 : 3,897.25 = 953.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,596.79/3,897.25 = 953.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,596.79x = 3,897.25 × 953.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,596.79x = 3,717,360.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717,360.30/2,596.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.52

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