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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117, 4,675.50 and 925.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117, 4,675.50 and 925.44 is: 1,388.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117 : 4,675.50 = 925.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117/4,675.50 = 925.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117x = 4,675.50 × 925.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117x = 4,326,894.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,326,894.72/3,117
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.16

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