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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.96, 3,866.94 and 934.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.96, 3,866.94 and 934.13 is: 1,401.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.96 : 3,866.94 = 934.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.96/3,866.94 = 934.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.96x = 3,866.94 × 934.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.96x = 3,612,234.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,612,234.33/2,577.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.20

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