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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.34, 3,870.28 and 937.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.34, 3,870.28 and 937.67 is: 1,405.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.34 : 3,870.28 = 937.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.34/3,870.28 = 937.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.34x = 3,870.28 × 937.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.34x = 3,629,045.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,045.45/2,581.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.88

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