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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117.32, 4,675.91 and 926.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117.32, 4,675.91 and 926.07 is: 1,389.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117.32 : 4,675.91 = 926.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117.32/4,675.91 = 926.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117.32x = 4,675.91 × 926.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117.32x = 4,330,219.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,330,219.97/3,117.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.08

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