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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.09, 4,022.22 and 926.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.09, 4,022.22 and 926.02 is: 1,389.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.09 : 4,022.22 = 926.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.09/4,022.22 = 926.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.09x = 4,022.22 × 926.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.09x = 3,724,656.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,724,656.16/2,681.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.23

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