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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.95, 3,579.83 and 925.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.95, 3,579.83 and 925.20 is: 1,388.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.95 : 3,579.83 = 925.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.95/3,579.83 = 925.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.95x = 3,579.83 × 925.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.95x = 3,312,054.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,054.09/2,385.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.15

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