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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.32, 3,700.88 and 618.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.32, 3,700.88 and 618.44 is: 927.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.32 : 3,700.88 = 618.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.32/3,700.88 = 618.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.32x = 3,700.88 × 618.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.32x = 2,288,772.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,288,772.23/2,467.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.63

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