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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.55, 2,428.43 and 926.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.55, 2,428.43 and 926.11 is: 1,386.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.55 : 2,428.43 = 926.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.55/2,428.43 = 926.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.55x = 2,428.43 × 926.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.55x = 2,248,996.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,996.43/1,621.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.94

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