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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.26, 2,622.42 and 926.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.26, 2,622.42 and 926.14 is: 1,390.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.26 : 2,622.42 = 926.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.26/2,622.42 = 926.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.26x = 2,622.42 × 926.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.26x = 2,428,728.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,728.06/1,747.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.02

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