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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,124.78, 4,686.76 and 933.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,124.78, 4,686.76 and 933.73 is: 1,400.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,124.78 : 4,686.76 = 933.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,124.78/4,686.76 = 933.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,124.78x = 4,686.76 × 933.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,124.78x = 4,376,157.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,376,157.87/3,124.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.47

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