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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.50, 3,701.37 and 927.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.50, 3,701.37 and 927.50 is: 1,391.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.50 : 3,701.37 = 927.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.50/3,701.37 = 927.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.50x = 3,701.37 × 927.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.50x = 3,433,020.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,433,020.68/2,466.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.86

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