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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.12, 3,738.28 and 931.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.12, 3,738.28 and 931.96 is: 1,397.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.12 : 3,738.28 = 931.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.12/3,738.28 = 931.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.12x = 3,738.28 × 931.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.12x = 3,483,922.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,483,922.77/2,492.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.98

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