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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.24, 3,868.08 and 936.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.24, 3,868.08 and 936.40 is: 1,403.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.24 : 3,868.08 = 936.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.24/3,868.08 = 936.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.24x = 3,868.08 × 936.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.24x = 3,622,070.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,622,070.11/2,580.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.77

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