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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.10, 3,851.24 and 924.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.10, 3,851.24 and 924.20 is: 1,385.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.10 : 3,851.24 = 924.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.10/3,851.24 = 924.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.10x = 3,851.24 × 924.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.10x = 3,559,321.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559,321.02/2,568.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.98

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