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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.24, 3,851.35 and 924.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.24, 3,851.35 and 924.21 is: 1,385.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.24 : 3,851.35 = 924.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.24/3,851.35 = 924.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.24x = 3,851.35 × 924.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.24x = 3,559,453.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559,453.87/2,568.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.95

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