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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.82, 3,698.73 and 927.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.82, 3,698.73 and 927.18 is: 1,390.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.82 : 3,698.73 = 927.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.82/3,698.73 = 927.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.82x = 3,698.73 × 927.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.82x = 3,429,388.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,429,388.48/2,465.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.77

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