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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.46, 3,701.59 and 928.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.46, 3,701.59 and 928.38 is: 1,392.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.46 : 3,701.59 = 928.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.46/3,701.59 = 928.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.46x = 3,701.59 × 928.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.46x = 3,436,482.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,436,482.12/2,468.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.16

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