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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,116.02, 4,673.42 and 924.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,116.02, 4,673.42 and 924.77 is: 1,386.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,116.02 : 4,673.42 = 924.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,116.02/4,673.42 = 924.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,116.02x = 4,673.42 × 924.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,116.02x = 4,321,825.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,321,825.45/3,116.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.97

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