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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,926.56, 2,889.98 and 677.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,926.56, 2,889.98 and 677.01 is: 1,015.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,926.56 : 2,889.98 = 677.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,926.56/2,889.98 = 677.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,926.56x = 2,889.98 × 677.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,926.56x = 1,956,527.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,527.52/1,926.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.55

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