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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.29, 3,854.13 and 925.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.29, 3,854.13 and 925.83 is: 1,388.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.29 : 3,854.13 = 925.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.29/3,854.13 = 925.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.29x = 3,854.13 × 925.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.29x = 3,568,269.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,568,269.18/2,569.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.82

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