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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.69, 3,853.08 and 924.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.69, 3,853.08 and 924.93 is: 1,387.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.69 : 3,853.08 = 924.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.69/3,853.08 = 924.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.69x = 3,853.08 × 924.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.69x = 3,563,829.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,829.28/2,568.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.41

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