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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117.75, 4,676.64 and 926.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117.75, 4,676.64 and 926.43 is: 1,389.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117.75 : 4,676.64 = 926.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117.75/4,676.64 = 926.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117.75x = 4,676.64 × 926.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117.75x = 4,332,579.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,332,579.60/3,117.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.65

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