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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.78, 3,861.30 and 930.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.78, 3,861.30 and 930.44 is: 1,395.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.78 : 3,861.30 = 930.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.78/3,861.30 = 930.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.78x = 3,861.30 × 930.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.78x = 3,592,707.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592,707.97/2,573.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.89

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