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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.20, 3,849.05 and 921.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.20, 3,849.05 and 921.88 is: 1,383.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.20 : 3,849.05 = 921.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.20/3,849.05 = 921.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.20x = 3,849.05 × 921.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.20x = 3,548,369.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548,369.33/2,565.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.27

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