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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.60, 3,858.66 and 929.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.60, 3,858.66 and 929.91 is: 1,394.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.60 : 3,858.66 = 929.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.60/3,858.66 = 929.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.60x = 3,858.66 × 929.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.60x = 3,588,206.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588,206.52/2,573.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.24

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