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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.99, 3,866.31 and 934.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.99, 3,866.31 and 934.23 is: 1,401.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.99 : 3,866.31 = 934.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.99/3,866.31 = 934.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.99x = 3,866.31 × 934.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.99x = 3,612,022.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,612,022.79/2,577.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.10

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