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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.98, 3,869.85 and 937.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.98, 3,869.85 and 937.49 is: 1,405.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.98 : 3,869.85 = 937.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.98/3,869.85 = 937.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.98x = 3,869.85 × 937.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.98x = 3,627,945.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,627,945.68/2,580.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.65

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