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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.10, 3,854.15 and 925.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.10, 3,854.15 and 925.78 is: 1,388.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.10 : 3,854.15 = 925.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.10/3,854.15 = 925.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.10x = 3,854.15 × 925.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.10x = 3,568,094.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,568,094.99/2,569.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.85

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