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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.58, 4,309.35 and 925.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.58, 4,309.35 and 925.26 is: 1,387.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.58 : 4,309.35 = 925.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.58/4,309.35 = 925.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.58x = 4,309.35 × 925.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.58x = 3,987,269.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,987,269.18/2,873.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.56

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