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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565, 3,846.69 and 921.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565, 3,846.69 and 921.78 is: 1,382.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565 : 3,846.69 = 921.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565/3,846.69 = 921.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565x = 3,846.69 × 921.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565x = 3,545,801.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,545,801.91/2,565
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.38

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