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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.45, 3,863.04 and 932.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.45, 3,863.04 and 932.69 is: 1,398.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.45 : 3,863.04 = 932.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.45/3,863.04 = 932.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.45x = 3,863.04 × 932.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.45x = 3,602,999.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,602,999.46/2,576.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.44

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