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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.44, 3,866.16 and 933.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.44, 3,866.16 and 933.68 is: 1,400.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.44 : 3,866.16 = 933.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.44/3,866.16 = 933.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.44x = 3,866.16 × 933.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.44x = 3,609,756.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,756.27/2,577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.52

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