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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.24, 3,854.35 and 926.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.24, 3,854.35 and 926.21 is: 1,388.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.24 : 3,854.35 = 926.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.24/3,854.35 = 926.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.24x = 3,854.35 × 926.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.24x = 3,569,937.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,569,937.51/2,570.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.95

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