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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.57, 3,872.36 and 937.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.57, 3,872.36 and 937.59 is: 1,406.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.57 : 3,872.36 = 937.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.57/3,872.36 = 937.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.57x = 3,872.36 × 937.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.57x = 3,630,686.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,630,686.01/2,581.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.39

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