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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.28, 2,849.16 and 926.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.28, 2,849.16 and 926.28 is: 1,388.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.28 : 2,849.16 = 926.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.28/2,849.16 = 926.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.28x = 2,849.16 × 926.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.28x = 2,639,119.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,119.92/1,901.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.08

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