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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,578.95, 3,870.09 and 935.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,578.95, 3,870.09 and 935.35 is: 1,403.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,578.95 : 3,870.09 = 935.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,578.95/3,870.09 = 935.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,578.95x = 3,870.09 × 935.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,578.95x = 3,619,888.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619,888.68/2,578.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.63

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