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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.08, 3,707.04 and 932

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.08, 3,707.04 and 932 is: 1,397.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.08 : 3,707.04 = 932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.08/3,707.04 = 932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.08x = 3,707.04 × 932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.08x = 3,454,961.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,454,961.28/2,472.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.59

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