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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.20, 3,852.30 and 925.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.20, 3,852.30 and 925.26 is: 1,387.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.20 : 3,852.30 = 925.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.20/3,852.30 = 925.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.20x = 3,852.30 × 925.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.20x = 3,564,379.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,564,379.10/2,568.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.89

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