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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,116.26, 4,673.59 and 924.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,116.26, 4,673.59 and 924.48 is: 1,386.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,116.26 : 4,673.59 = 924.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,116.26/4,673.59 = 924.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,116.26x = 4,673.59 × 924.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,116.26x = 4,320,638.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,320,638.17/3,116.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.48

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