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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.79, 3,579.48 and 925.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.79, 3,579.48 and 925.59 is: 1,388.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.79 : 3,579.48 = 925.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.79/3,579.48 = 925.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.79x = 3,579.48 × 925.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.79x = 3,313,130.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,313,130.89/2,386.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.11

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