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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.87, 4,509.81 and 925.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.87, 4,509.81 and 925.79 is: 1,388.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.87 : 4,509.81 = 925.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.87/4,509.81 = 925.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.87x = 4,509.81 × 925.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.87x = 4,175,114.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,175,114.45/3,005.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.99

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