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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.12, 3,851.24 and 924.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.12, 3,851.24 and 924.23 is: 1,386.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.12 : 3,851.24 = 924.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.12/3,851.24 = 924.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.12x = 3,851.24 × 924.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.12x = 3,559,407.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559,407.67/2,568.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.00

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