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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.99, 3,873.02 and 937.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.99, 3,873.02 and 937.66 is: 1,407.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.99 : 3,873.02 = 937.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.99/3,873.02 = 937.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.99x = 3,873.02 × 937.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.99x = 3,631,575.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,631,575.93/2,580.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.05

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