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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117.96, 4,676.76 and 926.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117.96, 4,676.76 and 926.64 is: 1,389.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117.96 : 4,676.76 = 926.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117.96/4,676.76 = 926.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117.96x = 4,676.76 × 926.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117.96x = 4,333,672.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,333,672.89/3,117.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.91

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