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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.33, 3,859.97 and 929.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.33, 3,859.97 and 929.25 is: 1,393.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.33 : 3,859.97 = 929.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.33/3,859.97 = 929.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.33x = 3,859.97 × 929.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.33x = 3,586,872.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586,872.48/2,573.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.87

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