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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,928.58, 2,659.96 and 1,399.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,928.58, 2,659.96 and 1,399.46 is: 1,930.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,928.58 : 2,659.96 = 1,399.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,928.58/2,659.96 = 1,399.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,928.58x = 2,659.96 × 1,399.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,928.58x = 3,722,507.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722,507.62/1,928.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.18

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