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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.50, 3,581.76 and 926.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.50, 3,581.76 and 926.65 is: 1,390.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.50 : 3,581.76 = 926.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.50/3,581.76 = 926.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.50x = 3,581.76 × 926.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.50x = 3,319,037.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,319,037.90/2,387.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.17

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