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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.98, 3,581.07 and 926.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.98, 3,581.07 and 926.55 is: 1,390.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.98 : 3,581.07 = 926.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.98/3,581.07 = 926.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.98x = 3,581.07 × 926.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.98x = 3,318,040.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318,040.41/2,386.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.06

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