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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.50, 4,022.37 and 926.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.50, 4,022.37 and 926.50 is: 1,389.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.50 : 4,022.37 = 926.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.50/4,022.37 = 926.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.50x = 4,022.37 × 926.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.50x = 3,726,725.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,726,725.81/2,681.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.79

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