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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.24, 4,022.32 and 926.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.24, 4,022.32 and 926.92 is: 1,390.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.24 : 4,022.32 = 926.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.24/4,022.32 = 926.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.24x = 4,022.32 × 926.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.24x = 3,728,368.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,368.85/2,682.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.02

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