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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.22, 3,851.51 and 924.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.22, 3,851.51 and 924.61 is: 1,386.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.22 : 3,851.51 = 924.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.22/3,851.51 = 924.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.22x = 3,851.51 × 924.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.22x = 3,561,130.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,130.41/2,569.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.08

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