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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.45, 3,861.66 and 930.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.45, 3,861.66 and 930.99 is: 1,396.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.45 : 3,861.66 = 930.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.45/3,861.66 = 930.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.45x = 3,861.66 × 930.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.45x = 3,595,166.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,166.84/2,574.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.48

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