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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.74, 3,926.46 and 1,385.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.74, 3,926.46 and 1,385.38 is: 2,077.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.74 : 3,926.46 = 1,385.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.74/3,926.46 = 1,385.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.74x = 3,926.46 × 1,385.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.74x = 5,439,639.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,439,639.15/2,618.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.20

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