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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.47, 4,673.22 and 925.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.47, 4,673.22 and 925.83 is: 1,388.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.47 : 4,673.22 = 925.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.47/4,673.22 = 925.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.47x = 4,673.22 × 925.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.47x = 4,326,607.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,326,607.27/3,115.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.75

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