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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.46, 3,695.60 and 924.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.46, 3,695.60 and 924.38 is: 1,386.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.46 : 3,695.60 = 924.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.46/3,695.60 = 924.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.46x = 3,695.60 × 924.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.46x = 3,416,115.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,416,115.63/2,464.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.15

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