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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.48, 2,492.10 and 930.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.48, 2,492.10 and 930.44 is: 1,394.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.48 : 2,492.10 = 930.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.48/2,492.10 = 930.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.48x = 2,492.10 × 930.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.48x = 2,318,755.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,755.75/1,662.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.76

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