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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.68, 3,850.35 and 923.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.68, 3,850.35 and 923.70 is: 1,385.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.68 : 3,850.35 = 923.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.68/3,850.35 = 923.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.68x = 3,850.35 × 923.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.68x = 3,556,568.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,568.30/2,566.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.67

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