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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,124.90, 4,686.62 and 933.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,124.90, 4,686.62 and 933.44 is: 1,399.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,124.90 : 4,686.62 = 933.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,124.90/4,686.62 = 933.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,124.90x = 4,686.62 × 933.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,124.90x = 4,374,678.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,374,678.57/3,124.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.94

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