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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.50, 3,858.67 and 931.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.50, 3,858.67 and 931.02 is: 1,394.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.50 : 3,858.67 = 931.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.50/3,858.67 = 931.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.50x = 3,858.67 × 931.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.50x = 3,592,498.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592,498.94/2,575.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.87

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