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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.03, 3,580.10 and 925.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.03, 3,580.10 and 925.29 is: 1,388.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.03 : 3,580.10 = 925.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.03/3,580.10 = 925.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.03x = 3,580.10 × 925.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.03x = 3,312,641.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,641.99/2,386.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.35

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