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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.10, 3,849.15 and 922.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.10, 3,849.15 and 922.70 is: 1,384.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.10 : 3,849.15 = 922.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.10/3,849.15 = 922.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.10x = 3,849.15 × 922.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.10x = 3,551,610.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551,610.71/2,566.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.05

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