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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.48, 3,864.60 and 933.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.48, 3,864.60 and 933.99 is: 1,400.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.48 : 3,864.60 = 933.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.48/3,864.60 = 933.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.48x = 3,864.60 × 933.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.48x = 3,609,497.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,497.75/2,577.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.40

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