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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,118.08, 4,675.76 and 926.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,118.08, 4,675.76 and 926.96 is: 1,390.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,118.08 : 4,675.76 = 926.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,118.08/4,675.76 = 926.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,118.08x = 4,675.76 × 926.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,118.08x = 4,334,242.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,334,242.49/3,118.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.04

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