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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,926.98, 2,659.86 and 1,220.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,926.98, 2,659.86 and 1,220.00 is: 1,684.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,926.98 : 2,659.86 = 1,220.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,926.98/2,659.86 = 1,220.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,926.98x = 2,659.86 × 1,220.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,926.98x = 3,245,035.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,035.85/1,926.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.00

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