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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657.09, 3,985.59 and 925.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657.09, 3,985.59 and 925.67 is: 1,388.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657.09 : 3,985.59 = 925.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657.09/3,985.59 = 925.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657.09x = 3,985.59 × 925.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657.09x = 3,689,353.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,689,353.37/2,657.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.49

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