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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487.02, 3,730.38 and 926.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487.02, 3,730.38 and 926.72 is: 1,390.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487.02 : 3,730.38 = 926.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487.02/3,730.38 = 926.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487.02x = 3,730.38 × 926.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487.02x = 3,457,017.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457,017.75/2,487.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.02

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