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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.58, 3,847.95 and 921.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.58, 3,847.95 and 921.82 is: 1,382.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.58 : 3,847.95 = 921.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.58/3,847.95 = 921.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.58x = 3,847.95 × 921.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.58x = 3,547,117.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547,117.27/2,565.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.58

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