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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.58, 3,850.94 and 923.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.58, 3,850.94 and 923.82 is: 1,385.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.58 : 3,850.94 = 923.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.58/3,850.94 = 923.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.58x = 3,850.94 × 923.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.58x = 3,557,575.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,575.39/2,567.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.58

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