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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.91, 4,509.47 and 926.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.91, 4,509.47 and 926.13 is: 1,389.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.91 : 4,509.47 = 926.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.91/4,509.47 = 926.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.91x = 4,509.47 × 926.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.91x = 4,176,374.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,176,374.68/3,005.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.39

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