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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.89, 3,986.16 and 925.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.89, 3,986.16 and 925.38 is: 1,388.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.89 : 3,986.16 = 925.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.89/3,986.16 = 925.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.89x = 3,986.16 × 925.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.89x = 3,688,712.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688,712.74/2,656.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.36

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