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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.12, 3,696.56 and 925.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.12, 3,696.56 and 925.04 is: 1,387.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.12 : 3,696.56 = 925.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.12/3,696.56 = 925.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.12x = 3,696.56 × 925.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.12x = 3,419,465.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,419,465.86/2,465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.14

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