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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,124.45, 4,686.72 and 933.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,124.45, 4,686.72 and 933.20 is: 1,399.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,124.45 : 4,686.72 = 933.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,124.45/4,686.72 = 933.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,124.45x = 4,686.72 × 933.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,124.45x = 4,373,647.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,373,647.10/3,124.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.81

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