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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.91, 3,858.54 and 929.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.91, 3,858.54 and 929.30 is: 1,393.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.91 : 3,858.54 = 929.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.91/3,858.54 = 929.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.91x = 3,858.54 × 929.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.91x = 3,585,721.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,721.93/2,573.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.10

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