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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657.80, 3,986.72 and 926.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657.80, 3,986.72 and 926.44 is: 1,389.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657.80 : 3,986.72 = 926.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657.80/3,986.72 = 926.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657.80x = 3,986.72 × 926.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657.80x = 3,693,456.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,693,456.88/2,657.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.67

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