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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,124.98, 4,687.56 and 933.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,124.98, 4,687.56 and 933.66 is: 1,400.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,124.98 : 4,687.56 = 933.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,124.98/4,687.56 = 933.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,124.98x = 4,687.56 × 933.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,124.98x = 4,376,587.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,376,587.27/3,124.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.52

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