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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,123.55, 4,685.40 and 932.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,123.55, 4,685.40 and 932.35 is: 1,398.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,123.55 : 4,685.40 = 932.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,123.55/4,685.40 = 932.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,123.55x = 4,685.40 × 932.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,123.55x = 4,368,432.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,368,432.69/3,123.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.55

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