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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.04, 3,579.48 and 925.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.04, 3,579.48 and 925.08 is: 1,387.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.04 : 3,579.48 = 925.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.04/3,579.48 = 925.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.04x = 3,579.48 × 925.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.04x = 3,311,305.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,311,305.36/2,387.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.20

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