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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.81, 4,310.72 and 926.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.81, 4,310.72 and 926.02 is: 1,389.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.81 : 4,310.72 = 926.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.81/4,310.72 = 926.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.81x = 4,310.72 × 926.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.81x = 3,991,792.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,991,792.92/2,873.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.02

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