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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.39, 3,855.60 and 925.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.39, 3,855.60 and 925.78 is: 1,388.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.39 : 3,855.60 = 925.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.39/3,855.60 = 925.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.39x = 3,855.60 × 925.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.39x = 3,569,437.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,569,437.37/2,570.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.68

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