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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,578.52, 3,867.60 and 934.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,578.52, 3,867.60 and 934.76 is: 1,402.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,578.52 : 3,867.60 = 934.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,578.52/3,867.60 = 934.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,578.52x = 3,867.60 × 934.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,578.52x = 3,615,277.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,615,277.78/2,578.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.07

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