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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.30, 3,857.34 and 929.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.30, 3,857.34 and 929.36 is: 1,393.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.30 : 3,857.34 = 929.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.30/3,857.34 = 929.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.30x = 3,857.34 × 929.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.30x = 3,584,857.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,857.50/2,573.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.10

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