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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.72, 3,701.82 and 928.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.72, 3,701.82 and 928.72 is: 1,393.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.72 : 3,701.82 = 928.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.72/3,701.82 = 928.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.72x = 3,701.82 × 928.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.72x = 3,437,954.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,437,954.27/2,467.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.17

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