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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.22, 4,021.32 and 926.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.22, 4,021.32 and 926.22 is: 1,389.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.22 : 4,021.32 = 926.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.22/4,021.32 = 926.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.22x = 4,021.32 × 926.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.22x = 3,724,627.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,724,627.01/2,681.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.15

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