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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.50, 3,697.32 and 925.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.50, 3,697.32 and 925.50 is: 1,388.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.50 : 3,697.32 = 925.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.50/3,697.32 = 925.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.50x = 3,697.32 × 925.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.50x = 3,421,869.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,421,869.66/2,464.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.46

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