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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,578.13, 3,867.19 and 934.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,578.13, 3,867.19 and 934.68 is: 1,402.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,578.13 : 3,867.19 = 934.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,578.13/3,867.19 = 934.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,578.13x = 3,867.19 × 934.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,578.13x = 3,614,585.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,614,585.15/2,578.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.02

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