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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.59, 3,852.89 and 620.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.59, 3,852.89 and 620.79 is: 931.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.59 : 3,852.89 = 620.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.59/3,852.89 = 620.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.59x = 3,852.89 × 620.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.59x = 2,391,832.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,832.48/2,568.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.19

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