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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,926.93, 2,659.17 and 1,087.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,926.93, 2,659.17 and 1,087.81 is: 1,501.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,926.93 : 2,659.17 = 1,087.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,926.93/2,659.17 = 1,087.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,926.93x = 2,659.17 × 1,087.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,926.93x = 2,892,666.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892,666.28/1,926.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.18

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