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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.83, 3,728.88 and 926.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.83, 3,728.88 and 926.25 is: 1,389.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.83 : 3,728.88 = 926.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.83/3,728.88 = 926.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.83x = 3,728.88 × 926.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.83x = 3,453,875.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,453,875.10/2,485.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.43

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