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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.67, 3,740.45 and 933.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.67, 3,740.45 and 933.77 is: 1,401.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.67 : 3,740.45 = 933.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.67/3,740.45 = 933.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.67x = 3,740.45 × 933.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.67x = 3,492,707.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,492,707.37/2,492.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.19

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