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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657.91, 3,986.88 and 926.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657.91, 3,986.88 and 926.54 is: 1,389.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657.91 : 3,986.88 = 926.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657.91/3,986.88 = 926.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657.91x = 3,986.88 × 926.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657.91x = 3,693,983.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,693,983.86/2,657.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.81

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