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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.96, 3,699.64 and 927.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.96, 3,699.64 and 927.76 is: 1,391.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.96 : 3,699.64 = 927.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.96/3,699.64 = 927.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.96x = 3,699.64 × 927.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.96x = 3,432,378.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432,378.01/2,466.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.34

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