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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.60, 3,577.44 and 925.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.60, 3,577.44 and 925.44 is: 1,387.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.60 : 3,577.44 = 925.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.60/3,577.44 = 925.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.60x = 3,577.44 × 925.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.60x = 3,310,706.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,310,706.07/2,385.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.79

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