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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.38, 3,857.78 and 929.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.38, 3,857.78 and 929.56 is: 1,393.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.38 : 3,857.78 = 929.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.38/3,857.78 = 929.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.38x = 3,857.78 × 929.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.38x = 3,586,037.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586,037.98/2,573.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.51

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