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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.90, 4,023.12 and 926.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.90, 4,023.12 and 926.67 is: 1,390.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.90 : 4,023.12 = 926.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.90/4,023.12 = 926.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.90x = 4,023.12 × 926.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.90x = 3,728,104.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,104.61/2,681.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.10

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