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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.10, 3,859.80 and 930.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.10, 3,859.80 and 930.40 is: 1,395.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.10 : 3,859.80 = 930.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.10/3,859.80 = 930.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.10x = 3,859.80 × 930.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.10x = 3,591,157.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,157.92/2,574.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.11

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