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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.56, 3,848.88 and 922.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.56, 3,848.88 and 922.68 is: 1,383.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.56 : 3,848.88 = 922.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.56/3,848.88 = 922.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.56x = 3,848.88 × 922.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.56x = 3,551,284.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551,284.60/2,566.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.67

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