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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.68, 3,693.66 and 923.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.68, 3,693.66 and 923.68 is: 1,385.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.68 : 3,693.66 = 923.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.68/3,693.66 = 923.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.68x = 3,693.66 × 923.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.68x = 3,411,759.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,759.87/2,462.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.38

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