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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.73, 3,860.76 and 930.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.73, 3,860.76 and 930.29 is: 1,395.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.73 : 3,860.76 = 930.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.73/3,860.76 = 930.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.73x = 3,860.76 × 930.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.73x = 3,591,610.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,610.61/2,573.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.49

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