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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.36, 3,578.86 and 925.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.36, 3,578.86 and 925.20 is: 1,387.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.36 : 3,578.86 = 925.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.36/3,578.86 = 925.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.36x = 3,578.86 × 925.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.36x = 3,311,161.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,311,161.27/2,386.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.54

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