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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.51, 4,518.98 and 932.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.51, 4,518.98 and 932.25 is: 1,398.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.51 : 4,518.98 = 932.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.51/4,518.98 = 932.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.51x = 4,518.98 × 932.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.51x = 4,212,798.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,212,798.84/3,012.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.43

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