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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.33, 3,849.08 and 922.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.33, 3,849.08 and 922.57 is: 1,383.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.33 : 3,849.08 = 922.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.33/3,849.08 = 922.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.33x = 3,849.08 × 922.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.33x = 3,551,041.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551,041.12/2,566.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.70

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