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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.50, 3,926.34 and 886.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.50, 3,926.34 and 886.26 is: 1,329.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.50 : 3,926.34 = 886.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.50/3,926.34 = 886.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.50x = 3,926.34 × 886.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.50x = 3,479,758.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479,758.09/2,617.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.42

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