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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.50, 3,870.77 and 937.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.50, 3,870.77 and 937.55 is: 1,406.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.50 : 3,870.77 = 937.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.50/3,870.77 = 937.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.50x = 3,870.77 × 937.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.50x = 3,629,016.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,016.37/2,580.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.33

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