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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.24, 4,020.82 and 925.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.24, 4,020.82 and 925.92 is: 1,388.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.24 : 4,020.82 = 925.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.24/4,020.82 = 925.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.24x = 4,020.82 × 925.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.24x = 3,722,957.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722,957.65/2,681.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.52

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