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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.08, 3,870.69 and 937.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.08, 3,870.69 and 937.20 is: 1,405.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.08 : 3,870.69 = 937.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.08/3,870.69 = 937.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.08x = 3,870.69 × 937.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.08x = 3,627,610.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,627,610.67/2,581.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.46

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