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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.24, 4,019.76 and 925.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.24, 4,019.76 and 925.16 is: 1,387.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.24 : 4,019.76 = 925.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.24/4,019.76 = 925.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.24x = 4,019.76 × 925.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.24x = 3,718,901.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,901.06/2,681.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.01

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