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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.54, 4,518.93 and 932.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.54, 4,518.93 and 932.76 is: 1,399.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.54 : 4,518.93 = 932.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.54/4,518.93 = 932.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.54x = 4,518.93 × 932.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.54x = 4,215,077.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,215,077.15/3,012.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.18

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