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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.91, 3,862.95 and 932.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.91, 3,862.95 and 932.03 is: 1,397.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.91 : 3,862.95 = 932.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.91/3,862.95 = 932.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.91x = 3,862.95 × 932.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.91x = 3,600,385.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,385.29/2,575.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.71

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