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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.95, 3,987.23 and 925.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.95, 3,987.23 and 925.57 is: 1,388.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.95 : 3,987.23 = 925.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.95/3,987.23 = 925.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.95x = 3,987.23 × 925.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.95x = 3,690,460.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,690,460.47/2,656.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.98

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