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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,926.65, 2,658.72 and 1,087.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,926.65, 2,658.72 and 1,087.35 is: 1,500.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,926.65 : 2,658.72 = 1,087.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,926.65/2,658.72 = 1,087.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,926.65x = 2,658.72 × 1,087.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,926.65x = 2,890,953.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,953.30/1,926.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.51

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