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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.64, 4,674.10 and 924.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.64, 4,674.10 and 924.32 is: 1,386.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.64 : 4,674.10 = 924.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.64/4,674.10 = 924.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.64x = 4,674.10 × 924.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.64x = 4,320,364.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,320,364.11/3,115.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.67

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