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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,116.56, 4,673.22 and 925

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,116.56, 4,673.22 and 925 is: 1,387.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,116.56 : 4,673.22 = 925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,116.56/4,673.22 = 925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,116.56x = 4,673.22 × 925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,116.56x = 4,322,728.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,322,728.50/3,116.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.02

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