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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657.49, 3,985.02 and 925.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657.49, 3,985.02 and 925.71 is: 1,388.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657.49 : 3,985.02 = 925.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657.49/3,985.02 = 925.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657.49x = 3,985.02 × 925.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657.49x = 3,688,972.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688,972.86/2,657.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.14

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