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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,116.89, 4,674.54 and 925.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,116.89, 4,674.54 and 925.11 is: 1,387.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,116.89 : 4,674.54 = 925.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,116.89/4,674.54 = 925.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,116.89x = 4,674.54 × 925.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,116.89x = 4,324,463.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,324,463.70/3,116.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.43

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