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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.12, 3,860.49 and 930.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.12, 3,860.49 and 930.36 is: 1,395.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.12 : 3,860.49 = 930.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.12/3,860.49 = 930.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.12x = 3,860.49 × 930.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.12x = 3,591,626.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,626.17/2,574.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.29

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