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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.50, 3,727.15 and 924.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.50, 3,727.15 and 924.50 is: 1,386.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.50 : 3,727.15 = 924.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.50/3,727.15 = 924.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.50x = 3,727.15 × 924.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.50x = 3,445,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,445,757.18/2,484.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.90

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