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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.41, 3,862.20 and 931.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.41, 3,862.20 and 931.53 is: 1,396.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.41 : 3,862.20 = 931.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.41/3,862.20 = 931.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.41x = 3,862.20 × 931.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.41x = 3,597,755.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,597,755.17/2,575.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.96

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