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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.56, 4,673.35 and 924.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.56, 4,673.35 and 924.31 is: 1,386.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.56 : 4,673.35 = 924.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.56/4,673.35 = 924.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.56x = 4,673.35 × 924.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.56x = 4,319,600.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,319,600.77/3,115.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.46

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