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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.01, 3,872.07 and 937.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.01, 3,872.07 and 937.50 is: 1,406.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.01 : 3,872.07 = 937.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.01/3,872.07 = 937.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.01x = 3,872.07 × 937.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.01x = 3,630,065.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,630,065.63/2,581.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.45

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