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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.81, 3,852.27 and 924.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.81, 3,852.27 and 924.96 is: 1,387.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.81 : 3,852.27 = 924.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.81/3,852.27 = 924.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.81x = 3,852.27 × 924.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.81x = 3,563,195.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,195.66/2,568.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.10

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