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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657.16, 3,986.28 and 926.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657.16, 3,986.28 and 926.28 is: 1,389.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657.16 : 3,986.28 = 926.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657.16/3,986.28 = 926.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657.16x = 3,986.28 × 926.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657.16x = 3,692,411.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,692,411.44/2,657.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.61

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