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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.22, 4,508.34 and 925.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.22, 4,508.34 and 925.18 is: 1,387.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.22 : 4,508.34 = 925.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.22/4,508.34 = 925.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.22x = 4,508.34 × 925.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.22x = 4,171,014.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,171,014.73/3,005.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.92

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