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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.56, 3,868.39 and 934.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.56, 3,868.39 and 934.58 is: 1,402.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.56 : 3,868.39 = 934.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.56/3,868.39 = 934.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.56x = 3,868.39 × 934.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.56x = 3,615,300.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,615,300.58/2,577.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.61

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