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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.89, 4,021.35 and 926.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.89, 4,021.35 and 926.08 is: 1,388.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.89 : 4,021.35 = 926.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.89/4,021.35 = 926.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.89x = 4,021.35 × 926.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.89x = 3,724,091.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,724,091.81/2,681.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.61

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