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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.78, 3,579.73 and 925.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.78, 3,579.73 and 925.04 is: 1,387.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.78 : 3,579.73 = 925.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.78/3,579.73 = 925.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.78x = 3,579.73 × 925.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.78x = 3,311,400.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,311,400.08/2,385.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.98

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