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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.05, 3,853.88 and 926.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.05, 3,853.88 and 926.38 is: 1,389.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.05 : 3,853.88 = 926.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.05/3,853.88 = 926.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.05x = 3,853.88 × 926.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.05x = 3,570,157.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,570,157.54/2,570.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.14

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