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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.29, 3,578.73 and 925.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.29, 3,578.73 and 925.09 is: 1,387.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.29 : 3,578.73 = 925.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.29/3,578.73 = 925.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.29x = 3,578.73 × 925.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.29x = 3,310,647.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,310,647.34/2,386.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.36

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