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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.71, 4,674.24 and 924.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.71, 4,674.24 and 924.38 is: 1,386.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.71 : 4,674.24 = 924.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.71/4,674.24 = 924.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.71x = 4,674.24 × 924.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.71x = 4,320,750.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,320,750.60/3,115.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.76

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