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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.18, 4,309.68 and 925.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.18, 4,309.68 and 925.76 is: 1,388.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.18 : 4,309.68 = 925.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.18/4,309.68 = 925.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.18x = 4,309.68 × 925.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.18x = 3,989,729.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,989,729.36/2,873.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.61

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