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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.38, 3,871.10 and 937.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.38, 3,871.10 and 937.52 is: 1,405.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.38 : 3,871.10 = 937.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.38/3,871.10 = 937.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.38x = 3,871.10 × 937.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.38x = 3,629,233.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,233.67/2,581.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.93

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