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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.37, 3,870.71 and 937.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.37, 3,870.71 and 937.09 is: 1,405.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.37 : 3,870.71 = 937.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.37/3,870.71 = 937.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.37x = 3,870.71 × 937.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.37x = 3,627,203.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,627,203.63/2,580.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.69

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