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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.96, 3,577.11 and 926.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.96, 3,577.11 and 926.13 is: 1,388.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.96 : 3,577.11 = 926.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.96/3,577.11 = 926.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.96x = 3,577.11 × 926.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.96x = 3,312,884.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,884.03/2,385.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.49

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