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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.28, 3,858.82 and 929.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.28, 3,858.82 and 929.23 is: 1,393.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.28 : 3,858.82 = 929.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.28/3,858.82 = 929.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.28x = 3,858.82 × 929.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.28x = 3,585,731.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,731.31/2,572.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.99

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