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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,685.28, 4,026.56 and 929.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,685.28, 4,026.56 and 929.76 is: 1,394.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,685.28 : 4,026.56 = 929.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,685.28/4,026.56 = 929.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,685.28x = 4,026.56 × 929.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,685.28x = 3,743,734.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,743,734.43/2,685.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.17

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