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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.20, 3,862.79 and 931.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.20, 3,862.79 and 931.74 is: 1,397.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.20 : 3,862.79 = 931.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.20/3,862.79 = 931.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.20x = 3,862.79 × 931.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.20x = 3,599,091.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,091.98/2,575.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.60

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