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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.44, 4,021.17 and 925.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.44, 4,021.17 and 925.99 is: 1,388.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.44 : 4,021.17 = 925.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.44/4,021.17 = 925.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.44x = 4,021.17 × 925.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.44x = 3,723,563.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,723,563.21/2,681.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.64

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