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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.06, 4,671.03 and 924.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.06, 4,671.03 and 924.27 is: 1,386.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.06 : 4,671.03 = 924.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.06/4,671.03 = 924.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.06x = 4,671.03 × 924.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.06x = 4,317,292.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,317,292.90/3,114.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.39

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