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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.61, 4,022.69 and 926.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.61, 4,022.69 and 926.38 is: 1,389.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.61 : 4,022.69 = 926.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.61/4,022.69 = 926.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.61x = 4,022.69 × 926.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.61x = 3,726,539.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,726,539.96/2,681.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.67

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