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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487.05, 3,729.22 and 926.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487.05, 3,729.22 and 926.99 is: 1,389.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487.05 : 3,729.22 = 926.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487.05/3,729.22 = 926.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487.05x = 3,729.22 × 926.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487.05x = 3,456,949.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,456,949.65/2,487.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.98

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