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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.15, 3,580.29 and 925.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.15, 3,580.29 and 925.42 is: 1,388.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.15 : 3,580.29 = 925.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.15/3,580.29 = 925.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.15x = 3,580.29 × 925.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.15x = 3,313,263.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,313,263.02/2,386.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.54

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