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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657.81, 3,988.54 and 926.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657.81, 3,988.54 and 926.44 is: 1,390.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657.81 : 3,988.54 = 926.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657.81/3,988.54 = 926.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657.81x = 3,988.54 × 926.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657.81x = 3,695,134.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,695,134.18/2,657.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.29

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