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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.38, 3,848.25 and 921.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.38, 3,848.25 and 921.93 is: 1,382.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.38 : 3,848.25 = 921.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.38/3,848.25 = 921.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.38x = 3,848.25 × 921.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.38x = 3,547,812.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547,812.51/2,565.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.96

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