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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.08, 3,854.69 and 926.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.08, 3,854.69 and 926.32 is: 1,389.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.08 : 3,854.69 = 926.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.08/3,854.69 = 926.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.08x = 3,854.69 × 926.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.08x = 3,570,676.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,570,676.44/2,570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.33

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