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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.60, 3,854.40 and 926.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.60, 3,854.40 and 926.20 is: 1,389.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.60 : 3,854.40 = 926.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.60/3,854.40 = 926.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.60x = 3,854.40 × 926.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.60x = 3,569,945.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,569,945.28/2,569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.30

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