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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.82, 3,855.26 and 926.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.82, 3,855.26 and 926.96 is: 1,390.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.82 : 3,855.26 = 926.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.82/3,855.26 = 926.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.82x = 3,855.26 × 926.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.82x = 3,573,671.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573,671.81/2,570.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.09

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