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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.80, 3,985.20 and 925.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.80, 3,985.20 and 925.02 is: 1,387.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.80 : 3,985.20 = 925.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.80/3,985.20 = 925.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.80x = 3,985.20 × 925.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.80x = 3,686,389.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,686,389.70/2,656.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.53

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