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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.08, 3,852.81 and 925.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.08, 3,852.81 and 925.48 is: 1,387.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.08 : 3,852.81 = 925.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.08/3,852.81 = 925.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.08x = 3,852.81 × 925.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.08x = 3,565,679.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,565,679.33/2,570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.38

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