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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.44, 3,855.30 and 926.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.44, 3,855.30 and 926.76 is: 1,390.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.44 : 3,855.30 = 926.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.44/3,855.30 = 926.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.44x = 3,855.30 × 926.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.44x = 3,572,937.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,572,937.83/2,570.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.01

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