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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.75, 4,518.95 and 932.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.75, 4,518.95 and 932.76 is: 1,399.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.75 : 4,518.95 = 932.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.75/4,518.95 = 932.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.75x = 4,518.95 × 932.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.75x = 4,215,091.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,215,091.14/3,012.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.08

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