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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.94, 4,507.84 and 925.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.94, 4,507.84 and 925.12 is: 1,387.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.94 : 4,507.84 = 925.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.94/4,507.84 = 925.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.94x = 4,507.84 × 925.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.94x = 4,170,301.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,170,301.47/3,004.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.81

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