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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.44, 3,984.69 and 925.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.44, 3,984.69 and 925.06 is: 1,387.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.44 : 3,984.69 = 925.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.44/3,984.69 = 925.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.44x = 3,984.69 × 925.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.44x = 3,686,077.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,686,077.33/2,656.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.60

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