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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.12, 3,855.50 and 926.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.12, 3,855.50 and 926.24 is: 1,389.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.12 : 3,855.50 = 926.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.12/3,855.50 = 926.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.12x = 3,855.50 × 926.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.12x = 3,571,118.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,118.32/2,570.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.48

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