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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.40, 3,865.08 and 933.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.40, 3,865.08 and 933.46 is: 1,399.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.40 : 3,865.08 = 933.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.40/3,865.08 = 933.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.40x = 3,865.08 × 933.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.40x = 3,607,897.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607,897.58/2,577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.82

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