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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.57, 3,698.18 and 926.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.57, 3,698.18 and 926.25 is: 1,388.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.57 : 3,698.18 = 926.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.57/3,698.18 = 926.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.57x = 3,698.18 × 926.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.57x = 3,425,434.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,425,434.59/2,466.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.74

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