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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.86, 3,852.48 and 926.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.86, 3,852.48 and 926.02 is: 1,388.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.86 : 3,852.48 = 926.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.86/3,852.48 = 926.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.86x = 3,852.48 × 926.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.86x = 3,567,473.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,567,473.14/2,569.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.20

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