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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,123.64, 4,685.28 and 932.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,123.64, 4,685.28 and 932.41 is: 1,398.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,123.64 : 4,685.28 = 932.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,123.64/4,685.28 = 932.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,123.64x = 4,685.28 × 932.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,123.64x = 4,368,601.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,368,601.92/3,123.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.56

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