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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.76, 3,580.34 and 925.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.76, 3,580.34 and 925.80 is: 1,388.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.76 : 3,580.34 = 925.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.76/3,580.34 = 925.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.76x = 3,580.34 × 925.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.76x = 3,314,678.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,314,678.77/2,386.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.78

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