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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.52, 3,849.66 and 923.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.52, 3,849.66 and 923.76 is: 1,385.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.52 : 3,849.66 = 923.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.52/3,849.66 = 923.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.52x = 3,849.66 × 923.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.52x = 3,556,161.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,161.92/2,567.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.06

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