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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.06, 3,852.63 and 925.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.06, 3,852.63 and 925.18 is: 1,387.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.06 : 3,852.63 = 925.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.06/3,852.63 = 925.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.06x = 3,852.63 × 925.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.06x = 3,564,376.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,564,376.22/2,569.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.42

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