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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.39, 4,673.10 and 924.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.39, 4,673.10 and 924.31 is: 1,386.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.39 : 4,673.10 = 924.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.39/4,673.10 = 924.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.39x = 4,673.10 × 924.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.39x = 4,319,393.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,319,393.06/3,115.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.47

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