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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.80, 3,856.26 and 927.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.80, 3,856.26 and 927.48 is: 1,391.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.80 : 3,856.26 = 927.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.80/3,856.26 = 927.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.80x = 3,856.26 × 927.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.80x = 3,576,604.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,576,604.02/2,570.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.24

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