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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,116.08, 4,672.70 and 924.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,116.08, 4,672.70 and 924.04 is: 1,385.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,116.08 : 4,672.70 = 924.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,116.08/4,672.70 = 924.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,116.08x = 4,672.70 × 924.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,116.08x = 4,317,761.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,317,761.71/3,116.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.64

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