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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,124.14, 4,686.03 and 932.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,124.14, 4,686.03 and 932.91 is: 1,399.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,124.14 : 4,686.03 = 932.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,124.14/4,686.03 = 932.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,124.14x = 4,686.03 × 932.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,124.14x = 4,371,644.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,371,644.25/3,124.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.31

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