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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.82, 3,865.22 and 932.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.82, 3,865.22 and 932.76 is: 1,399.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.82 : 3,865.22 = 932.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.82/3,865.22 = 932.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.82x = 3,865.22 × 932.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.82x = 3,605,322.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605,322.61/2,576.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.14

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