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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.92, 3,866.88 and 933.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.92, 3,866.88 and 933.26 is: 1,399.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.92 : 3,866.88 = 933.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.92/3,866.88 = 933.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.92x = 3,866.88 × 933.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.92x = 3,608,804.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,608,804.43/2,577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.89

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