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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.03, 3,611.62 and 926.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.03, 3,611.62 and 926.54 is: 1,389.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.03 : 3,611.62 = 926.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.03/3,611.62 = 926.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.03x = 3,611.62 × 926.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.03x = 3,346,307.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,307.04/2,408.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.65

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