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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.24, 3,984.64 and 925.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.24, 3,984.64 and 925.92 is: 1,387.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.24 : 3,984.64 = 925.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.24/3,984.64 = 925.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.24x = 3,984.64 × 925.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.24x = 3,689,457.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,689,457.87/2,658.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.93

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