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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.36, 3,864.50 and 933.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.36, 3,864.50 and 933.35 is: 1,399.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.36 : 3,864.50 = 933.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.36/3,864.50 = 933.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.36x = 3,864.50 × 933.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.36x = 3,606,920.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,920.14/2,577.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.46

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