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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.28, 3,866.12 and 933.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.28, 3,866.12 and 933.84 is: 1,400.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.28 : 3,866.12 = 933.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.28/3,866.12 = 933.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.28x = 3,866.12 × 933.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.28x = 3,610,337.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,610,337.50/2,577.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.83

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