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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.19, 4,352.09 and 926.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.19, 4,352.09 and 926.35 is: 1,389.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.19 : 4,352.09 = 926.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.19/4,352.09 = 926.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.19x = 4,352.09 × 926.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.19x = 4,031,558.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,031,558.57/2,901.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.62

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