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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.44, 3,853.80 and 925.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.44, 3,853.80 and 925.76 is: 1,388.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.44 : 3,853.80 = 925.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.44/3,853.80 = 925.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.44x = 3,853.80 × 925.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.44x = 3,567,693.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,567,693.89/2,569.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.51

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