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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.11, 3,849.57 and 923.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.11, 3,849.57 and 923.16 is: 1,384.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.11 : 3,849.57 = 923.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.11/3,849.57 = 923.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.11x = 3,849.57 × 923.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.11x = 3,553,769.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,553,769.04/2,566.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.89

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