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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.85, 3,852.08 and 924.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.85, 3,852.08 and 924.26 is: 1,386.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.85 : 3,852.08 = 924.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.85/3,852.08 = 924.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.85x = 3,852.08 × 924.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.85x = 3,560,323.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,560,323.46/2,567.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.50

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