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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.62, 3,850.41 and 923.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.62, 3,850.41 and 923.10 is: 1,384.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.62 : 3,850.41 = 923.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.62/3,850.41 = 923.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.62x = 3,850.41 × 923.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.62x = 3,554,313.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,313.47/2,566.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.82

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