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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117.16, 4,676.00 and 925.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117.16, 4,676.00 and 925.98 is: 1,389.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117.16 : 4,676.00 = 925.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117.16/4,676.00 = 925.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117.16x = 4,676.00 × 925.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117.16x = 4,329,894.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329,894.43/3,117.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.05

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