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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,578.57, 3,869.90 and 935.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,578.57, 3,869.90 and 935.58 is: 1,404.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,578.57 : 3,869.90 = 935.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,578.57/3,869.90 = 935.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,578.57x = 3,869.90 × 935.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,578.57x = 3,620,596.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,620,596.36/2,578.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.11

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