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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.54, 4,351.11 and 926.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.54, 4,351.11 and 926.32 is: 1,389.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.54 : 4,351.11 = 926.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.54/4,351.11 = 926.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.54x = 4,351.11 × 926.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.54x = 4,030,520.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,030,520.22/2,900.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.58

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