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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.67, 2,950.51 and 926.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.67, 2,950.51 and 926.40 is: 1,388.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.67 : 2,950.51 = 926.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.67/2,950.51 = 926.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.67x = 2,950.51 × 926.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.67x = 2,733,352.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733,352.46/1,968.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.43

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