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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.62, 3,850.75 and 923.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.62, 3,850.75 and 923.86 is: 1,385.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.62 : 3,850.75 = 923.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.62/3,850.75 = 923.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.62x = 3,850.75 × 923.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.62x = 3,557,530.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,530.02/2,567.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.54

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