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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.47, 3,851.88 and 924.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.47, 3,851.88 and 924.86 is: 1,386.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.47 : 3,851.88 = 924.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.47/3,851.88 = 924.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.47x = 3,851.88 × 924.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.47x = 3,562,430.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,562,430.48/2,569.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.45

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