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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926.28, 4,388.76 and 845.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926.28, 4,388.76 and 845.82 is: 1,268.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926.28 : 4,388.76 = 845.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926.28/4,388.76 = 845.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926.28x = 4,388.76 × 845.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926.28x = 3,712,086.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,712,086.26/2,926.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.54

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