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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.96, 3,852.36 and 925.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.96, 3,852.36 and 925.56 is: 1,387.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.96 : 3,852.36 = 925.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.96/3,852.36 = 925.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.96x = 3,852.36 × 925.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.96x = 3,565,590.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,565,590.32/2,568.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.95

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