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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,578.69, 3,870.08 and 935.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,578.69, 3,870.08 and 935.70 is: 1,404.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,578.69 : 3,870.08 = 935.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,578.69/3,870.08 = 935.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,578.69x = 3,870.08 × 935.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,578.69x = 3,621,233.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,621,233.86/2,578.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.29

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