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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,116.79, 4,675.08 and 925.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,116.79, 4,675.08 and 925.53 is: 1,388.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,116.79 : 4,675.08 = 925.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,116.79/4,675.08 = 925.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,116.79x = 4,675.08 × 925.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,116.79x = 4,326,926.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,326,926.79/3,116.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.26

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