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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.55, 3,582.63 and 926.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.55, 3,582.63 and 926.76 is: 1,390.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.55 : 3,582.63 = 926.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.55/3,582.63 = 926.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.55x = 3,582.63 × 926.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.55x = 3,320,238.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,320,238.18/2,387.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.65

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