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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.79, 4,021.68 and 926.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.79, 4,021.68 and 926.34 is: 1,389.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.79 : 4,021.68 = 926.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.79/4,021.68 = 926.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.79x = 4,021.68 × 926.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.79x = 3,725,443.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,725,443.05/2,681.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.16

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