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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.76, 4,509.15 and 925.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.76, 4,509.15 and 925.72 is: 1,388.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.76 : 4,509.15 = 925.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.76/4,509.15 = 925.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.76x = 4,509.15 × 925.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.76x = 4,174,210.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,174,210.34/3,005.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.74

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