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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.48, 3,860.46 and 930.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.48, 3,860.46 and 930.78 is: 1,395.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.48 : 3,860.46 = 930.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.48/3,860.46 = 930.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.48x = 3,860.46 × 930.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.48x = 3,593,238.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,593,238.96/2,574.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.71

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