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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.40, 3,848.79 and 923.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.40, 3,848.79 and 923.56 is: 1,384.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.40 : 3,848.79 = 923.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.40/3,848.79 = 923.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.40x = 3,848.79 × 923.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.40x = 3,554,588.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,588.49/2,567.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.51

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