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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.98, 3,865.70 and 934.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.98, 3,865.70 and 934.28 is: 1,400.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.98 : 3,865.70 = 934.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.98/3,865.70 = 934.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.98x = 3,865.70 × 934.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.98x = 3,611,646.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,611,646.20/2,577.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.96

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