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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.37, 3,610.26 and 926.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.37, 3,610.26 and 926.24 is: 1,389.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.37 : 3,610.26 = 926.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.37/3,610.26 = 926.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.37x = 3,610.26 × 926.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.37x = 3,343,949.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,949.17/2,407.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.05

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