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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.25, 3,866.28 and 933.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.25, 3,866.28 and 933.49 is: 1,400.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.25 : 3,866.28 = 933.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.25/3,866.28 = 933.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.25x = 3,866.28 × 933.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.25x = 3,609,133.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,133.72/2,577.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.38

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