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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.98, 3,861.21 and 931.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.98, 3,861.21 and 931.28 is: 1,396.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.98 : 3,861.21 = 931.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.98/3,861.21 = 931.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.98x = 3,861.21 × 931.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.98x = 3,595,867.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,867.65/2,574.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.46

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