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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,687.49, 4,029.57 and 932.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,687.49, 4,029.57 and 932.08 is: 1,397.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,687.49 : 4,029.57 = 932.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,687.49/4,029.57 = 932.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,687.49x = 4,029.57 × 932.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,687.49x = 3,755,881.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,755,881.61/2,687.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.54

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