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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.74, 3,853.60 and 925.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.74, 3,853.60 and 925.71 is: 1,388.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.74 : 3,853.60 = 925.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.74/3,853.60 = 925.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.74x = 3,853.60 × 925.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.74x = 3,567,311.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,567,311.43/2,569.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.20

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