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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.15, 4,200.71 and 926.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.15, 4,200.71 and 926.69 is: 1,389.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.15 : 4,200.71 = 926.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.15/4,200.71 = 926.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.15x = 4,200.71 × 926.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.15x = 3,892,737.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,892,737.26/2,801.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.70

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