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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,124.24, 4,686.92 and 933.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,124.24, 4,686.92 and 933.12 is: 1,399.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,124.24 : 4,686.92 = 933.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,124.24/4,686.92 = 933.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,124.24x = 4,686.92 × 933.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,124.24x = 4,373,458.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,373,458.79/3,124.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.85

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