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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.39, 3,872.90 and 937.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.39, 3,872.90 and 937.50 is: 1,406.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.39 : 3,872.90 = 937.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.39/3,872.90 = 937.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.39x = 3,872.90 × 937.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.39x = 3,630,843.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,630,843.75/2,581.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.55

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