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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.16, 4,350.48 and 926.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.16, 4,350.48 and 926.06 is: 1,389.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.16 : 4,350.48 = 926.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.16/4,350.48 = 926.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.16x = 4,350.48 × 926.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.16x = 4,028,780.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,028,780.28/2,900.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.16

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