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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.33, 3,699.50 and 926.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.33, 3,699.50 and 926.25 is: 1,389.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.33 : 3,699.50 = 926.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.33/3,699.50 = 926.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.33x = 3,699.50 × 926.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.33x = 3,426,661.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,426,661.88/2,466.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.38

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