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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,874.76, 4,312.56 and 926.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,874.76, 4,312.56 and 926.32 is: 1,389.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,874.76 : 4,312.56 = 926.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,874.76/4,312.56 = 926.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,874.76x = 4,312.56 × 926.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,874.76x = 3,994,810.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,994,810.58/2,874.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.62

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