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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.03, 3,732.28 and 927.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.03, 3,732.28 and 927.66 is: 1,391.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.03 : 3,732.28 = 927.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.03/3,732.28 = 927.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.03x = 3,732.28 × 927.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.03x = 3,462,298.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,462,298.51/2,488.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.58

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