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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.38, 3,862.10 and 931.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.38, 3,862.10 and 931.52 is: 1,396.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.38 : 3,862.10 = 931.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.38/3,862.10 = 931.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.38x = 3,862.10 × 931.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.38x = 3,597,623.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,597,623.39/2,575.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.93

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