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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.09, 3,894.70 and 954.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.09, 3,894.70 and 954.19 is: 1,430.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.09 : 3,894.70 = 954.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.09/3,894.70 = 954.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.09x = 3,894.70 × 954.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.09x = 3,716,283.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,716,283.79/2,598.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.39

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