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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.38, 3,738.56 and 932.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.38, 3,738.56 and 932.50 is: 1,398.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.38 : 3,738.56 = 932.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.38/3,738.56 = 932.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.38x = 3,738.56 × 932.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.38x = 3,486,207.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,486,207.20/2,492.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.75

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