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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.02, 3,861.72 and 931.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.02, 3,861.72 and 931.13 is: 1,396.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.02 : 3,861.72 = 931.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.02/3,861.72 = 931.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.02x = 3,861.72 × 931.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.02x = 3,595,744.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,744.04/2,575.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.39

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