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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.79, 3,855.03 and 1,921.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.79, 3,855.03 and 1,921.24 is: 2,883.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.79 : 3,855.03 = 1,921.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.79/3,855.03 = 1,921.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.79x = 3,855.03 × 1,921.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.79x = 7,406,437.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,406,437.84/2,568.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,883.24

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