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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.21, 3,871.97 and 936.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.21, 3,871.97 and 936.60 is: 1,405.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.21 : 3,871.97 = 936.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.21/3,871.97 = 936.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.21x = 3,871.97 × 936.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.21x = 3,626,482.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,626,482.42/2,580.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.50

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