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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.35, 3,729.45 and 926.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.35, 3,729.45 and 926.46 is: 1,390.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.35 : 3,729.45 = 926.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.35/3,729.45 = 926.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.35x = 3,729.45 × 926.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.35x = 3,455,186.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,455,186.25/2,485.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.22

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