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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.23, 3,987.36 and 926.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.23, 3,987.36 and 926.84 is: 1,390.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.23 : 3,987.36 = 926.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.23/3,987.36 = 926.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.23x = 3,987.36 × 926.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.23x = 3,695,644.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,695,644.74/2,658.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.27

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