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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.90, 3,580.56 and 926.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.90, 3,580.56 and 926.66 is: 1,389.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.90 : 3,580.56 = 926.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.90/3,580.56 = 926.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.90x = 3,580.56 × 926.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.90x = 3,317,961.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,317,961.73/2,387.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.49

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