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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.55, 3,581.13 and 925.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.55, 3,581.13 and 925.76 is: 1,389.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.55 : 3,581.13 = 925.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.55/3,581.13 = 925.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.55x = 3,581.13 × 925.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.55x = 3,315,266.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315,266.91/2,386.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.15

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