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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.29, 3,865.47 and 933.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.29, 3,865.47 and 933.39 is: 1,399.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.29 : 3,865.47 = 933.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.29/3,865.47 = 933.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.29x = 3,865.47 × 933.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.29x = 3,607,991.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607,991.04/2,577.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.92

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