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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926.83, 4,390.24 and 1,366.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926.83, 4,390.24 and 1,366.31 is: 2,049.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926.83 : 4,390.24 = 1,366.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926.83/4,390.24 = 1,366.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926.83x = 4,390.24 × 1,366.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926.83x = 5,998,428.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,998,428.81/2,926.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.46

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