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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,392.02, 5,087.86 and 926.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,392.02, 5,087.86 and 926.79 is: 1,390.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,392.02 : 5,087.86 = 926.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,392.02/5,087.86 = 926.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,392.02x = 5,087.86 × 926.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,392.02x = 4,715,377.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,715,377.77/3,392.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.14

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