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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.32, 3,869.17 and 936.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.32, 3,869.17 and 936.43 is: 1,404.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.32 : 3,869.17 = 936.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.32/3,869.17 = 936.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.32x = 3,869.17 × 936.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.32x = 3,623,194.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,623,194.85/2,580.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.16

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