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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.86, 3,985.26 and 925.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.86, 3,985.26 and 925.48 is: 1,388.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.86 : 3,985.26 = 925.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.86/3,985.26 = 925.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.86x = 3,985.26 × 925.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.86x = 3,688,278.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688,278.42/2,656.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.21

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