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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.18, 3,864.57 and 933.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.18, 3,864.57 and 933.66 is: 1,400.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.18 : 3,864.57 = 933.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.18/3,864.57 = 933.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.18x = 3,864.57 × 933.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.18x = 3,608,194.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,608,194.43/2,577.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.06

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