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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.07, 3,861.10 and 930.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.07, 3,861.10 and 930.62 is: 1,395.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.07 : 3,861.10 = 930.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.07/3,861.10 = 930.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.07x = 3,861.10 × 930.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.07x = 3,593,204.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,593,204.90/2,574.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.92

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