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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.12, 3,987.54 and 926.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.12, 3,987.54 and 926.28 is: 1,389.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.12 : 3,987.54 = 926.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.12/3,987.54 = 926.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.12x = 3,987.54 × 926.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.12x = 3,693,578.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,693,578.55/2,658.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.55

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