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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.40, 4,673.79 and 924.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.40, 4,673.79 and 924.00 is: 1,386.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.40 : 4,673.79 = 924.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.40/4,673.79 = 924.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.40x = 4,673.79 × 924.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.40x = 4,318,553.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,318,553.97/3,115.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.20

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