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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.78, 3,871.92 and 937.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.78, 3,871.92 and 937.30 is: 1,406.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.78 : 3,871.92 = 937.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.78/3,871.92 = 937.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.78x = 3,871.92 × 937.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.78x = 3,629,150.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,150.62/2,580.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.22

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