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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.58, 3,693.21 and 925.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.58, 3,693.21 and 925.66 is: 1,387.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.58 : 3,693.21 = 925.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.58/3,693.21 = 925.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.58x = 3,693.21 × 925.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.58x = 3,418,656.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418,656.77/2,463.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.68

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