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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.35, 3,861.51 and 930.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.35, 3,861.51 and 930.89 is: 1,396.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.35 : 3,861.51 = 930.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.35/3,861.51 = 930.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.35x = 3,861.51 × 930.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.35x = 3,594,621.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594,621.74/2,574.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.32

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