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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,874.34, 4,311.69 and 926.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,874.34, 4,311.69 and 926.29 is: 1,389.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,874.34 : 4,311.69 = 926.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,874.34/4,311.69 = 926.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,874.34x = 4,311.69 × 926.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,874.34x = 3,993,875.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,993,875.33/2,874.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.49

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