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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.46, 3,698.59 and 926.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.46, 3,698.59 and 926.38 is: 1,389.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.46 : 3,698.59 = 926.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.46/3,698.59 = 926.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.46x = 3,698.59 × 926.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.46x = 3,426,299.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,426,299.80/2,466.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.16

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