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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.72, 3,700.32 and 927.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.72, 3,700.32 and 927.72 is: 1,391.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.72 : 3,700.32 = 927.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.72/3,700.32 = 927.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.72x = 3,700.32 × 927.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.72x = 3,432,860.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432,860.87/2,466.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.67

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