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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.09, 3,853.76 and 924.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.09, 3,853.76 and 924.60 is: 1,387.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.09 : 3,853.76 = 924.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.09/3,853.76 = 924.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.09x = 3,853.76 × 924.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.09x = 3,563,181.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,181.87/2,568.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.48

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