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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.63, 4,899.57 and 926.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.63, 4,899.57 and 926.85 is: 1,390.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.63 : 4,899.57 = 926.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.63/4,899.57 = 926.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.63x = 4,899.57 × 926.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.63x = 4,541,166.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,541,166.45/3,266.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.17

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