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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.60, 3,852.90 and 925.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.60, 3,852.90 and 925.20 is: 1,387.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.60 : 3,852.90 = 925.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.60/3,852.90 = 925.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.60x = 3,852.90 × 925.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.60x = 3,564,703.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,564,703.08/2,568.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.80

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