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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,123.96, 4,686.72 and 932.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,123.96, 4,686.72 and 932.52 is: 1,399.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,123.96 : 4,686.72 = 932.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,123.96/4,686.72 = 932.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,123.96x = 4,686.72 × 932.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,123.96x = 4,370,460.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,370,460.13/3,123.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.01

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