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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.49, 3,852.65 and 926.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.49, 3,852.65 and 926.10 is: 1,389.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.49 : 3,852.65 = 926.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.49/3,852.65 = 926.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.49x = 3,852.65 × 926.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.49x = 3,567,941.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,567,941.48/2,568.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.12

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