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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.57, 3,872.90 and 937.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.57, 3,872.90 and 937.59 is: 1,407.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.57 : 3,872.90 = 937.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.57/3,872.90 = 937.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.57x = 3,872.90 × 937.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.57x = 3,631,192.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,631,192.31/2,580.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.13

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