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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.84, 3,698.08 and 928.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.84, 3,698.08 and 928.92 is: 1,392.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.84 : 3,698.08 = 928.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.84/3,698.08 = 928.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.84x = 3,698.08 × 928.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.84x = 3,435,220.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435,220.47/2,466.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.56

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