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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.10, 3,987.18 and 926.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.10, 3,987.18 and 926.74 is: 1,390.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.10 : 3,987.18 = 926.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.10/3,987.18 = 926.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.10x = 3,987.18 × 926.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.10x = 3,695,079.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,695,079.19/2,658.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.12

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