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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.91, 3,580.50 and 925.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.91, 3,580.50 and 925.35 is: 1,387.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.91 : 3,580.50 = 925.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.91/3,580.50 = 925.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.91x = 3,580.50 × 925.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.91x = 3,313,215.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,313,215.68/2,387.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.50

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