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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.42, 2,949.90 and 926.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.42, 2,949.90 and 926.78 is: 1,389.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.42 : 2,949.90 = 926.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.42/2,949.90 = 926.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.42x = 2,949.90 × 926.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.42x = 2,733,893.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733,893.57/1,967.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.59

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