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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.37, 3,581.11 and 926.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.37, 3,581.11 and 926.44 is: 1,389.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.37 : 3,581.11 = 926.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.37/3,581.11 = 926.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.37x = 3,581.11 × 926.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.37x = 3,317,675.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,317,675.75/2,387.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.68

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