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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.36, 3,580.36 and 926.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.36, 3,580.36 and 926.20 is: 1,389.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.36 : 3,580.36 = 926.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.36/3,580.36 = 926.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.36x = 3,580.36 × 926.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.36x = 3,316,129.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316,129.43/2,387.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.04

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