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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.83, 3,611.10 and 926.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.83, 3,611.10 and 926.73 is: 1,389.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.83 : 3,611.10 = 926.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.83/3,611.10 = 926.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.83x = 3,611.10 × 926.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.83x = 3,346,514.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,514.70/2,407.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.85

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