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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.45, 3,866.17 and 933.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.45, 3,866.17 and 933.99 is: 1,400.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.45 : 3,866.17 = 933.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.45/3,866.17 = 933.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.45x = 3,866.17 × 933.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.45x = 3,610,974.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,610,974.91/2,577.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.99

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