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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.10, 3,852.30 and 925.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.10, 3,852.30 and 925.40 is: 1,387.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.10 : 3,852.30 = 925.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.10/3,852.30 = 925.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.10x = 3,852.30 × 925.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.10x = 3,564,918.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,564,918.42/2,569.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.61

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