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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.28, 3,865.08 and 933

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.28, 3,865.08 and 933 is: 1,399.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.28 : 3,865.08 = 933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.28/3,865.08 = 933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.28x = 3,865.08 × 933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.28x = 3,606,119.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,119.64/2,576.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.74

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