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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.90, 3,851.01 and 925.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.90, 3,851.01 and 925.07 is: 1,386.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.90 : 3,851.01 = 925.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.90/3,851.01 = 925.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.90x = 3,851.01 × 925.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.90x = 3,562,434.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,562,434.57/2,568.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.75

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