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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.76, 3,730.43 and 925.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.76, 3,730.43 and 925.99 is: 1,389.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.76 : 3,730.43 = 925.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.76/3,730.43 = 925.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.76x = 3,730.43 × 925.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.76x = 3,454,333.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,454,333.86/2,485.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.65

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