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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.09, 3,577.58 and 925.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.09, 3,577.58 and 925.39 is: 1,387.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.09 : 3,577.58 = 925.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.09/3,577.58 = 925.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.09x = 3,577.58 × 925.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.09x = 3,310,656.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,310,656.76/2,386.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.48

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