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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.53, 4,518.92 and 932.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.53, 4,518.92 and 932.48 is: 1,398.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.53 : 4,518.92 = 932.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.53/4,518.92 = 932.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.53x = 4,518.92 × 932.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.53x = 4,213,799.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,213,799.20/3,012.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.76

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