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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.06, 3,732.18 and 928.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.06, 3,732.18 and 928.46 is: 1,392.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.06 : 3,732.18 = 928.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.06/3,732.18 = 928.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.06x = 3,732.18 × 928.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.06x = 3,465,179.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,465,179.84/2,488.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.72

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