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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.67, 3,727.77 and 925.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.67, 3,727.77 and 925.58 is: 1,387.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.67 : 3,727.77 = 925.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.67/3,727.77 = 925.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.67x = 3,727.77 × 925.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.67x = 3,450,349.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,349.36/2,486.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.54

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