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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.33, 4,672.97 and 924.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.33, 4,672.97 and 924.23 is: 1,386.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.33 : 4,672.97 = 924.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.33/4,672.97 = 924.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.33x = 4,672.97 × 924.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.33x = 4,318,899.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,318,899.06/3,115.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.34

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