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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.41, 3,984.63 and 925.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.41, 3,984.63 and 925.03 is: 1,387.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.41 : 3,984.63 = 925.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.41/3,984.63 = 925.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.41x = 3,984.63 × 925.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.41x = 3,685,903.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685,903.80/2,656.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.55

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