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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.28, 2,622.42 and 926.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.28, 2,622.42 and 926.13 is: 1,389.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.28 : 2,622.42 = 926.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.28/2,622.42 = 926.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.28x = 2,622.42 × 926.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.28x = 2,428,701.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,701.83/1,747.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.99

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