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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926.36, 4,388.92 and 1,366.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926.36, 4,388.92 and 1,366.28 is: 2,049.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926.36 : 4,388.92 = 1,366.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926.36/4,388.92 = 1,366.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926.36x = 4,388.92 × 1,366.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926.36x = 5,996,493.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,996,493.62/2,926.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.13

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