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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117.72, 4,675.77 and 925.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117.72, 4,675.77 and 925.86 is: 1,388.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117.72 : 4,675.77 = 925.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117.72/4,675.77 = 925.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117.72x = 4,675.77 × 925.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117.72x = 4,329,108.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329,108.41/3,117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.55

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