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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.41, 3,848.73 and 922.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.41, 3,848.73 and 922.65 is: 1,383.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.41 : 3,848.73 = 922.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.41/3,848.73 = 922.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.41x = 3,848.73 × 922.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.41x = 3,551,030.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551,030.73/2,566.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.66

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