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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.85, 3,580.87 and 926.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.85, 3,580.87 and 926.67 is: 1,389.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.85 : 3,580.87 = 926.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.85/3,580.87 = 926.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.85x = 3,580.87 × 926.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.85x = 3,318,268.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318,268.74/2,387.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.64

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