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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.25, 3,579.93 and 925.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.25, 3,579.93 and 925.43 is: 1,388.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.25 : 3,579.93 = 925.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.25/3,579.93 = 925.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.25x = 3,579.93 × 925.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.25x = 3,312,956.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,956.72/2,385.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.94

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