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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657.14, 3,985.75 and 925.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657.14, 3,985.75 and 925.82 is: 1,388.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657.14 : 3,985.75 = 925.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657.14/3,985.75 = 925.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657.14x = 3,985.75 × 925.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657.14x = 3,690,087.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,690,087.07/2,657.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.74

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