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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.56, 3,984.72 and 925.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.56, 3,984.72 and 925.32 is: 1,387.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.56 : 3,984.72 = 925.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.56/3,984.72 = 925.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.56x = 3,984.72 × 925.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.56x = 3,687,141.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,687,141.11/2,656.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.94

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