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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.56, 3,865.25 and 933.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.56, 3,865.25 and 933.21 is: 1,399.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.56 : 3,865.25 = 933.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.56/3,865.25 = 933.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.56x = 3,865.25 × 933.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.56x = 3,607,089.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607,089.95/2,576.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.96

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