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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.78, 4,508.52 and 925.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.78, 4,508.52 and 925.70 is: 1,388.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.78 : 4,508.52 = 925.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.78/4,508.52 = 925.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.78x = 4,508.52 × 925.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.78x = 4,173,536.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173,536.96/3,005.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.50

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