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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.97, 3,851.13 and 924.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.97, 3,851.13 and 924.36 is: 1,385.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.97 : 3,851.13 = 924.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.97/3,851.13 = 924.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.97x = 3,851.13 × 924.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.97x = 3,559,811.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559,811.27/2,568.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.70

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