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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,926.06, 2,657.79 and 1,086.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,926.06, 2,657.79 and 1,086.54 is: 1,499.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,926.06 : 2,657.79 = 1,086.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,926.06/2,657.79 = 1,086.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,926.06x = 2,657.79 × 1,086.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,926.06x = 2,887,795.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,795.15/1,926.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.33

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