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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.83, 3,863.71 and 931.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.83, 3,863.71 and 931.75 is: 1,397.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.83 : 3,863.71 = 931.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.83/3,863.71 = 931.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.83x = 3,863.71 × 931.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.83x = 3,600,011.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,011.79/2,575.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.61

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