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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.79, 3,858.27 and 928.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.79, 3,858.27 and 928.89 is: 1,393.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.79 : 3,858.27 = 928.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.79/3,858.27 = 928.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.79x = 3,858.27 × 928.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.79x = 3,583,904.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583,904.94/2,572.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.01

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