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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.27, 3,863.58 and 933.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.27, 3,863.58 and 933.44 is: 1,399.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.27 : 3,863.58 = 933.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.27/3,863.58 = 933.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.27x = 3,863.58 × 933.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.27x = 3,606,400.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,400.80/2,577.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.31

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