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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926.89, 4,389.04 and 951.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926.89, 4,389.04 and 951.79 is: 1,427.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926.89 : 4,389.04 = 951.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926.89/4,389.04 = 951.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926.89x = 4,389.04 × 951.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926.89x = 4,177,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,177,444.38/2,926.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.26

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