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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.67, 4,310.40 and 925.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.67, 4,310.40 and 925.92 is: 1,388.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.67 : 4,310.40 = 925.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.67/4,310.40 = 925.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.67x = 4,310.40 × 925.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.67x = 3,991,085.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,991,085.57/2,873.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.85

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