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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926.39, 4,383.33 and 2,368.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926.39, 4,383.33 and 2,368.69 is: 3,547.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926.39 : 4,383.33 = 2,368.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926.39/4,383.33 = 2,368.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926.39x = 4,383.33 × 2,368.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926.39x = 10,382,749.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,382,749.94/2,926.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.97

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