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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.99, 2,621.21 and 926.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.99, 2,621.21 and 926.07 is: 1,388.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.99 : 2,621.21 = 926.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.99/2,621.21 = 926.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.99x = 2,621.21 × 926.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.99x = 2,427,423.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427,423.94/1,747.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.69

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